2026 Singapore GP Sprint: Verstappen, Russell, McLaren

Max Verstappen won the 2026 Singapore Sprint after a wet delay, George Russell retired from the lead, and McLaren’s drivers reacted to their clash.

Max Verstappen won the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix Sprint after a delayed, wet start, with Formula1.com reporting that he recovered from a poor launch to take victory at Marina Bay. The same outlet reported that George Russell grabbed the lead from Verstappen before retiring early, while Lewis Hamilton moved from sixth on the grid to third on the opening lap and was elevated to second after Russell went out. Verstappen arrived in Singapore sixth in the drivers’ championship on 188 points, with Russell second on 236 and Hamilton third on 214.

The other major incident involved McLaren’s two drivers. Formula1.com reported that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both gave their views after colliding during the Sprint, while RaceFans reported that the pair were under investigation over the clash. Norris started the weekend fifth in the standings on 188 points, with Piastri seventh on 128.