Verstappen conquers Singapore. Antonelli tightens his grip. Ferrari gains ground.
Max Verstappen controlled the Singapore Grand Prix from lights to flag, claiming his first convincing victory at Marina Bay and moving up to fourth in the drivers’ standings. The win pushed him ahead of Charles Leclerc and closer to Lewis Hamilton, shifting the battle behind the leading contenders.
Kimi Antonelli finished third despite brake trouble and track-limit warnings, stretching his advantage over George Russell to 102 points, up from 89. With five or six rounds remaining, the rookie can now secure the title at the next event. Ferrari also strengthened its hold on second in the constructors’ standings, as Leclerc took second and Hamilton finished sixth.
Singapore Grand Prix race results reshape the driver rankings
Verstappen made the result look straightforward, but Marina Bay rarely gives anything away. He kept control through the tight street circuit and avoided the errors that have previously spoiled his evenings in Singapore. The victory brings him to fourth in the driver rankings and puts fresh pressure on the drivers above him.
Antonelli took the final podium place while battling a brake pedal that, by his account, began to travel too far, with fluid around his feet adding to the concern. His pace and composure still delivered the points needed to widen the gap to Russell. For a closer look at his rapid rise, read this profile of Antonelli’s place among Italy’s F1 greats.
Ferrari strengthens its position in the constructors’ standings
Ferrari banked a strong double result in the team rankings: Leclerc finished second, while Hamilton took sixth. That haul shores up the Scuderia’s hold on second in the constructors’ standings, where every finish matters as the season moves towards its final rounds.
Hamilton lost three places late in the race, limiting Ferrari’s points return, but Leclerc’s runner-up finish kept the team’s momentum intact. The result underlines how the Formula 1 teams behind the leaders can change their championship position through consistent scoring, even when one car fades late. Current positions are available in the full F1 championship standings.
Antonelli’s 102-point lead puts the title within reach
Antonelli now leads Russell by 102 points, a commanding advantage with only five or six races left on the calendar. His Singapore podium means he can clinch the drivers’ crown at the next round, turning the upcoming event into a potential title decider rather than just another points haul.
That prospect gives Mercedes a dual focus: protect the championship lead while managing the internal contest between its drivers. Russell needs a major swing, while Antonelli can keep the calculation simple by finishing ahead and collecting points. The Singapore race results have therefore reshaped both championships: Verstappen climbs, Ferrari consolidates, and Antonelli reaches match point in the F1 season.
