F1 2023, Carlos Sainz wins the Singapore GP: Key stats
Carlos Sainz won the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix, ending Max Verstappen and Red Bull's winning run. Sainz managed the race well from the front. 2023 Formula 1 leader Verstappen fought back to fifth place after starting in 11th on a difficult weekend for Red Bull. McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton finished behind Sainz. Notably, George Russell crashed out during the last lap.
Verstappen's run comes to an end
Verstappen claimed 10 straight race wins before the Singapore GP, setting a new record. Notably, the Dutchman claimed a podium finish in each of the 14 races this season before the Singapore GP, including 12 race victories. However, his run came to an end. Verstappen now has 374 points this season, winning 10 in Singapore.
Maiden race win for Sainz in 2023
Ferrari driver Sainz claimed his maiden race win in 2023 and a second overall. He also managed to get to the podium for the 17th time, including twice this season. Hamilton took his 196th career podium and fifth this season after the Australian GP, Spanish GP, Canadian GP, and British GP respectively. Meanwhile, Norris claimed his ninth career podium finish.
Driver and Constructor standings
Verstappen leads the F1 season with 374 points from 15 races. Sergio Perez is second with 223 points. Hamilton gained 16 points and has 180, surpassing Fernando Alonso (170). In terms of the Constructor standings, Red Bull Racing lead the way with 597 points. Mercedes are placed second with 289 points and are above Ferrari (265) and Aston Martin (217).
Singapore GP: A look at the top 10 drivers
1) Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 2) Lando Norris (McLaren) 3) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 4) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 6) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 7) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 8) Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 9) Liam Lawson (Alpha Tauri) 10) Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
2023: Sainz delivers to claim first non-Red Bull win
Spaniard Sainz nailed the race after starting on P1. He overcame a Safety Car restart and kept calm under massive pressure in the final laps as the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton closed up on him and Norris on fresher tires. It was a sad ending for Russell, who crashed in Turn 10 of the final lap as Hamilton gained.
