SERGIO PEREZ has WON the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of the two Ferraris.
And Lewis Hamilton was in a surprising battle for fourth with Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
- Race: 2:05pm UK
- Live stream: Sky Go and Now
- TV channel: Sky Sports F1
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Perez delighted with the win
“It was my best performance.”
“The last three laps were so intense, I gave everything.”
“I have no idea [about the penalty]”
“It’s nicer for Max to get the win in Japan.”
Leclerc: “It was difficult”
“I pushed all the way. The bad start put us on the back foot.”
Sainz: “Delighted for the team”
“Never really got into a rhythm.”
“The good thing is I didn’t make any mistakes.”
“It’s crazy how long it takes here to dry.”
Mercedes far from happy
Russell was never likely to gain points today, but it’s particularly a disappointing race for Hamilton.
After starting third, he finishes in 9th.
Ferrari holding out for penalty
Of course, Perez is still under investigation, and the Ferrari mechanics think it might be up to 10 seconds for the penalty.
Leclerc finished 7 seconds behind the Red Bull.
Great weekend for McLaren
Lando Norris comes home in 4th, with a fantastic finish for Daniel Ricciardo as he crosses the line in 5th.
A massive win for them in the battle for fourth in the Constructors.
Perez’s finest hour?
Wow, what a win for the Mexican. With horrible conditions and safety cars aplenty, it was a classy drive to take the win.
He is followed on the podium by Leclerc and Sainz.
SERGIO PEREZ WINS THE SINGAPORE GP!
Final lap – Perez opens up lead up front
With the risk of a penalty coming, Leclerc is now over 6 seconds behind Perez.
2 minutes to go – Verstappen overtakes Hamilton!
A mistake from Hamilton when trying to overtake the Aston Martin, and as he goes wide Verstappen eases past into 8th.
3 minutes to go – Vettel defending well
The only battle really out here in the final few minutes if between these three, with Vettel doing well to stay 7th for now.
5 minutes to go – Vettel involved in the fight
Three World Champions are scrapping here, with Vettel currently holding off Hamilton, who is doing the same to Verstappen.
7 minutes to go – Verstappen and Hamilton fighting
It’s like 2021 all over again with these two fighting, although this time it’s for 8th place.
Verstappen is 0.5 second behind.
8 minutes to go – Russell hunting for fastest lap
Way off the points, Russell has pitted for soft tyres in an attempt to snatch the fastest lap point from either Red Bull or Ferrari.
11 minutes to go – Mammoth weekend for McLaren
In a weekend where both Alpine’s have retired, a P4 and P5 for McLaren would do wonders for the battle for fourth in the Constructor’s Championship.
14 minutes to go – Perez to be investigated post race
Well, well, well.
A safety car infringement could see things all change after the race today…
18 minutes to go – Perez away from Leclerc
1.4 seconds is now the gap between the top two, with Perez seemingly away from the Ferrari.
20 minutes to go – Verstappen making moves
The Dutchman is playing catch up now, but he is up to 11th.
Leclerc is still working on Perez up the front.
22 minutes to go – Fantastic battle at the front
This is seriously impressive racing.
Leclerc is 0.4 seconds behind Perez with just over 20 minutes to go.
24 minutes to go – Perez sets fastest lap
Whatever issue the car has, Perez seems to be dealing with them as he puts in the fastest lap of the race.
26 minutes to go – Norris smells a podium
It’s been a tough race for Sainz today, and he now has Norris chasing him for the final place on the podium.
27 minutes to go – DRS enabled
Leclerc is getting closer and closer…
28 minutes to go – Big fight at the front
Perez had been under no pressure all race, but is now in trouble with Leclerc pushing.
The Mexican has been on the radio to claim he is feeling some issues.
30 minutes to go – Leclerc gaining on the lead!
Wow, the restart has been brilliant for the Ferrari, as he is less than a second behind Perez!
31 minutes to go: Puncture for Russell
Contact with a Haas has seemingly given Russell a puncture at the back of the grid.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
