Max Verstappen wins Singapore sprint after Russell crash, McLaren collision

Marina Bay hosted the final sprint race of the 2026 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Max Verstappen won the final sprint race of Formula 1’s 2026 season, taking the win in Singapore’s first race of the wee Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Max Verstappen won the final sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Singapore. He secured the victory after George Russell crashed out of the lead and the McLaren drivers collided on the track.

Why it matters: The chaotic finish has major implications for the constructor title fight. The late-race incidents open the door for Red Bull to gain significant ground in the championship.

By the numbers: Red Bull entered the Singapore weekend trailing McLaren by just 18 points in the constructor standings.

What to watch: Teams will assess the damage and regroup ahead of the full Singapore Grand Prix.

Sources

@TheAthletic 2026-10-10T11:54:43.530960+00:00

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