‘Singapore is like no different race week’, says Lando Norris
Max Verstappen is chasing one other victory – what could be his eleventh in a row – as Formula 1 returns to Asia for the favored Singapore Grand Prix on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Verstappen broke the document for probably the most consecutive race wins final trip at Monza, overtaking Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to win his tenth race in a row. The Dutchman is cruising to a third-straight F1 world championship and at the moment has a 145-point lead within the standings to team-mate Sergio Perez, although can’t clinch the title in Singapore.
It was an improved efficiency from Ferrari in Italy, with Sainz securing his first podium of the yr and Charles Leclerc ending fourth, whereas the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell adopted up their new contracts with sixth and fifth place respectively. Williams’ Alex Albon was a standout as soon as once more, ending seventh.
Perez gained final yr’s moist race below the lights in Singapore – a venue the place Verstappen is but to triumph in his profession. Lewis Hamilton is a four-time winner in Marina Bay.
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Driver Standings forward of the Singapore Grand Prix:
1) Max Verstappen – 364 factors
2) Sergio Perez – 219 factors
3) Fernando Alonso – 170 factors
4) Lewis Hamilton – 164 factors
5) Carlos Sainz – 117 factors
6) Charles Leclerc – 111 factors
7) George Russell – 109 factors
8) Lando Norris – 79 factors
9) Lance Stroll – 47 factors
10) Pierre Gasly – 37 factors
11) Esteban Ocon – 36 factors
12) Oscar Piastri – 34 factors
13) Alex Albon – 21 factors
14) Nico Hulkenberg – 9 factors
15) Valtteri Bottas – 6 factors
16) Zhou Guanyu – 4 factors
17) Yuki Tsunoda – 3 factors
18) Kevin Magnussen – 2 factors
19) Logan Sargeant – 0 factors
20) Liam Lawson – 0 factors
21) Nyck de Vries – 0 factors
22) Daniel Ricciardo – 0 factors
Kieran Jackson16 September 2023 09:35
What is the race schedule in Singapore?
- Free apply 3: 10:30am
- Qualifying: 2pm
Kieran Jackson16 September 2023 09:31
F1 qualifying on the Singapore Grand Prix!
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s dwell protection of the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend!
Max Verstappen is chasing one other victory – what could be his eleventh in a row – as Formula 1 returns to Asia for the favored Singapore Grand Prix on the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Verstappen broke the document for probably the most consecutive race wins final trip at Monza, overtaking Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to win his tenth race in a row. The Dutchman is cruising to a third-straight F1 world championship and at the moment has a 145-point lead within the standings to team-mate Sergio Perez, although can’t clinch the title in Singapore.
It was an improved efficiency from Ferrari in Italy, with Sainz securing his first podium of the yr and Charles Leclerc ending fourth, whereas the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell adopted up their new contracts with sixth and fifth place respectively. Williams’ Alex Albon was a standout as soon as once more, ending seventh.
Perez gained final yr’s moist race below the lights in Singapore – a venue the place Verstappen is but to triumph in his profession. Lewis Hamilton is a four-time winner in Marina Bay.
Today’s third apply begins at 10:30am earlier than qualifying at 2pm (BST).
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Kieran Jackson16 September 2023 09:30
