Max Verstappen delivered a commanding performance to win the Singapore Grand Prix, securing his first victory at Marina Bay and marking his 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix start in style.

The Red Bull driver made a strong start, defending against Charles Leclerc into the opening corner to retain the lead. Although the Ferrari initially stayed close, Verstappen soon established a comfortable advantage under the hot and humid Singapore conditions.

The mid-race pit-stop phase brought little change to the order at the front. Verstappen switched from soft to medium tyres with a smooth stop and continued to control the race despite radio communication problems that forced Red Bull to rely on its pit board.

Leclerc finished second, 7.3 seconds behind, while Mercedes youngster Kimi Antonelli claimed third to strengthen his championship lead.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished fourth and fifth for McLaren, ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari. Liam Lawson took seventh for Racing Bulls, with Nico Hulkenberg eighth for Audi. George Russell and Isack Hadjar completed the top 10 after impressive recovery drives.

Pierre Gasly narrowly missed the points in 11th. Three drivers retired: Lance Stroll, Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto, all suffering suspected mechanical problems.

Verstappen’s controlled victory underlined his race-winning composure on one of Formula 1’s most demanding circuits.

2026 Singapore Grand Prix: Race Results

Winner: Max Verstappen Winning margin: 7.3 seconds Fastest lap: Not confirmed in the supplied summary