Singapore, October 5, 2025 – George Russell of Mercedes delivered a commanding performance at the Singapore Grand Prix, securing his second victory of the season and the second for Mercedes. The win came after a dominant qualifying session where Russell snatched pole position with a new track record, denying Max Verstappen the top spot. The race, held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, saw Russell lead from the front, managing the race pace expertly and keeping his rivals at bay.
Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, finished second, holding off a late challenge from McLaren's Lando Norris. Norris completed the podium, securing valuable points for his team. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, finished further down the order, but McLaren's combined points were enough to clinch the Constructors' Championship.
The race wasn't without its drama. A collision between the two McLaren drivers on the first lap raised eyebrows and sparked heated discussions. Piastri, who started third on the grid, fumed over the team radio after contact with Norris. Despite the incident, both drivers continued, but the clash potentially hampered Piastri's race.
This victory marks Russell's first Singapore Grand Prix win and Mercedes' first pole position since Lewis Hamilton in 2018. After qualifying, Russell admitted that Singapore was "right at the bottom" of the list of races he thought he could win at the start of the season. The Briton previously won in Canada this season from pole position.
McLaren's triumph in the Constructors' Championship marks their 10th title, placing them second only to Ferrari in the history of Formula 1. It is their first back-to-back constructors' championships since 1990 and 1991. They secured the championship with six races remaining in the campaign, equalling Red Bull's record. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been key contributors to McLaren's dominant season, racking up numerous podiums and race wins.
The Ferrari team had a disappointing weekend, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc qualifying in sixth and seventh, respectively. Hamilton also faced an investigation for allegedly flouting red flag regulations during final practice, but stewards ultimately took no further action. Jenson Button, 2009 F1 world champion, suggested that Ferrari's struggles stemmed from a "fear of failure" within the team.
Further down the grid, Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz faced a setback after being disqualified from qualifying due to rear wing irregularities. Albon also had to start from the pit lane after his team opted to change the suspension setup on his car. Pierre Gasly of Alpine also joined Albon in the pit lane start due to setup changes.
The race took place in damp conditions after light rain, which may have affected grip levels. The final results saw George Russell leading Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Hamilton managed to overtake Leclerc to finish in sixth place.
