Verstappen wins in Singapore as Antonelli opens a 102-point lead
Leclerc finished second and Antonelli third. The championship leader has 340 points to Russell’s 238 after the race on 11 October.
Updated 11.10.2026 · 21:04 Athens time — What changed
The main race result and updated championship standings have been added after Saturday’s qualifying.
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday 11 October 2026. The Red Bull driver completed 62 laps in 1:42:00.785, according to Formula 1’s official classification.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished second, 7.335 seconds behind, and Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli third, 24.573 seconds behind the winner. Reuters reports that this was Verstappen’s first victory at the circuit.
The top six
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton followed. George Russell finished ninth and scored two points.
The championship picture
The official drivers’ standings put Antonelli on 340 points, Russell on 238 and Hamilton on 229. The Italian’s advantage over second place is now 102 points. Verstappen is fourth with 221.
The title has not been decided. Reuters reports that Antonelli could mathematically clinch it at the next race in Austin, depending on the results.
Following up qualifying
On Saturday, Verstappen took pole with 1:31.373, just 0.054 seconds ahead of Leclerc. This update replaces the race preview with the confirmed result.
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