Russell wins Singapore GP as Verstappen holds off Norris to take second
McLaren won its 10th Constructors' title with six races left as teammates Norris and Piastri clashed on lap one, while Russell dominated Singapore GP for Mercedes.
- On Oct. 5, 2025, George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole, securing his second dominant victory of the season at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
- McLaren sealed the team championship as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished third and fourth, scoring 27 points and equalling Red Bull's 2023 record with six races remaining.
- At the third corner on lap one, Norris and Piastri made wheel contact, prompting Piastri to radio `I mean, that wasn't very team-like, but sure`, with stewards taking no action, McLaren declined to intervene shortly afterwards.
- Norris cut Piastri's lead to 22 points with six races remaining, and Zak Brown now faces managing tensions ahead of the United States Grand Prix on October 19.
- Despite Red Bull issues, Verstappen finished second, holding off Norris by six tenths, keeping his outside title hopes alive.
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Russell has remained in control since pole position to record his second win of the year.
Mercedes driver George Russell won this Sunday in the Singapore Grand Prix, ahead of Max Vertappen and the McLaren of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who with this result secure the title of builders for the British team.
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