2026 Singapore GP Recap: Max Is Back, and Kimi Is Closing In!
October 11, 2026 | Marina Bay Street Circuit
Max Verstappen is on a roll! He grabbed pole on Saturday and followed it up with his first Singapore GP win on Sunday. That's two straight wins for Max.
🏆 Singapore Grand Prix Race Results
| Position | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Winner |
| 🥈 2nd | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +7.335s |
| 🥉 3rd | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +24.573s |
⏱️ Qualifying: Max Takes Pole
Saturday was incredibly close! Verstappen took pole ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Just 0.123 seconds separated the top three drivers.
🏁 What Decided the Race?
Max held off Leclerc early and kept control of the race, even with some radio problems. Good pit timing helped him stay ahead.
Hamilton had a rough second half of the race. After starting third, he fell back to sixth by the checkered flag.
⭐ Who Stood Out?
Kimi Antonelli: Another podium for the young Mercedes driver! He keeps getting closer to his first world championship.
Lando Norris: Finished fourth but admitted he made some bad calls during the weekend. Not the result McLaren wanted.
Max Verstappen: Two straight wins! Red Bull is finding its form again, and Max looks tough to beat.
🏆 Championship Update
Antonelli now leads Mercedes teammate George Russell by 102 points. He's got a real shot at wrapping up his first world title when F1 heads to Austin!
👀 Three Things to Watch Next
- Can Kimi clinch the title? Antonelli could become world champion at the United States Grand Prix.
- Can Max make it three in a row? Verstappen has found his rhythm. Can anyone stop him?
- Red Bull vs. McLaren: Just seven points separate the teams in the constructors' standings. This fight is far from over.
📅 Next Race: United States Grand Prix
October 23–25, 2026 | Circuit of The Americas, Austin, Texas
Next stop, Texas! With the championship on the line and Red Bull picking up speed, Austin could be a big weekend.