The winner this Sunday was Sergio Perez from Mexico, driving for Red Bull, at the Singapore Grand Prix held on the Marina Bay Circuit as the seventeenth round of the Formula One World Championship. As he climbed out of the car, he declared that it was unquestionably the best race of his life. (Source: Formula 1)
He explained that the event was extremely demanding, with the final laps a test of sheer endurance. Perez noted that he pushed himself to the limit and managed to take the checkered flag. He also clarified that he wasn’t sure why there was an ongoing inquiry into a possible irregular maneuver during one of the safety car periods, though the team faced a potential five-second sanction that could have altered the outcome. Perez still crossed the line well ahead, beating Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by more than seven seconds. (Source: Formula 1)
Celebrating a fourth victory in Formula 1, Perez highlighted the significance of the win as part of a standout season, marking him as the season’s runner-up so far following his triumph in Monaco. (Source: Formula 1)
Behind Perez, teammate Max Verstappen, the Dutch driver from Guadalajara, remained mathematically capable of sealing the world title if he could secure a strong finish in the remaining races. Perez offered a proud assessment, suggesting that the team and Max would benefit from clinching the championship in Japan, especially with Honda powering the car for Suzuka, the venue for the next World Grand Prix. The team heads into the Suzuka weekend with high expectations as the countdown to the title intensifies. (Source: Formula 1)
race order
1. Sergio Perez MEX Red Bull 2:02:15.238
2. Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari 2.595
3. Carlos Sainz ESP Ferrari 10.305
4. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 21.133
5. Daniel Ricciardo AUS McLaren 53.282
6. Lance Walk CAN Aston Martin 56.330
7. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 58.825
8. Sebastian Vettel GER Aston Martin 1.000.032
9. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1.01.515
10. Pierre Gasly FRA AlphaTauri 1.09.576
World Cup Ranking
1. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 341 points
2. Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari 237
3. Sergio Perez MEX Red Bull 235
4. George Russell GBR Mercedes 203
5. Carlos Sainz ESP Ferrari 202
6. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 170
7. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 100
8. Esteban Ocon FRA Alpine 66
9. Fernando Alonso ESP Alpine 59
10. Valtteri Bottas FIN Alfa Romeo 46