F1 Singapore GP LIVE: Race result as Lando Norris wins ahead of Max Verstappen

Lando Norris produced a statement win over Max Verstappen in Singapore to strike another dent into his rival’s world championship lead.

The British driver survived two scrapes with the wall, but still led every lap under the lights of the Marina Bay circuit to take the chequered flag 20.9 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Verstappen.

• COMMENT: Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career looks doomed again – and he can have no complaints

Norris’ win – the most emphatic of his career so far – means he trails Verstappen by 52 points with 180 points still to play for over the remaining six rounds.

Oscar Piastri finished third, one place ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell with Charles Leclerc fifth for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton started third but crossed the line a disappointing sixth.

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F1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX - LATEST UPDATES

• Lando Norris wins the Singapore Grand Prix; Verstappen 2nd; Piastri 3rd

• PASS! Oscar Piastri overtakes George Russell for third place (Lap 46/62)

• START! Lando Norris keeps the lead at lights out (Lap 1/62)

• Lando Norris started on pole position; Verstappen 2nd; Hamilton 3rd

• COMMENT: Ricciardo’s F1 career looks doomed again – and he can have no complaints

TOP-10 IN SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX:

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:55 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Oscar Piastri

4. George Russell

5. Charles Leclerc

6. Lewis Hamilton

7. Carlos Sainz

8. Fernando Alonso

9. Nico Hulkenberg.

10. Sergio Perez

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris wins in Singapore!

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:46 , Kieran Jackson

An utterly dominant weekend from Lando Norris, who wins this night race in Singapore for this third victory in Formula 1!

Max Verstappen takes second place to limit the damage in the championship, with Oscar Piastri coming home in third! And Russell does keep fourth from Leclerc.

4-10: Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Sainz, Alonso, HUlkenberg, Perez

Daniel Ricciardo does set the fastest lap right at the end, stealing a point off Norris but not taking the point himself as he finished outside the top-10!

He finishes in P18 - could that be it for Danny Ricc?

Constructors’ Championship after Singapore

Sunday 22 September 2024 18:14 , Kieran Jackson

1. McLaren - 516 points

2. Red Bull - 475 points

3. Ferrari - 441 points

4. Mercedes - 329 points

5. Aston Martin - 86 points

6. RB - 34 points

7. Haas - 31 points

8. Williams - 16 points

9. Alpine - 13 points

10. Sauber - 0 points

Daniel Ricciardo in tears as F1 exit looms after Singapore Grand Prix

Sunday 22 September 2024 17:35 , Kieran Jackson

Daniel Ricciardo insists he is “at peace” with the prospect of Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix being his final race in F1 in emotional scenes after the race.

The 35-year-old Australian secured the fastest lap of the race at the end, stealing a point away from race winner Lando Norris, but finished back in 18th for RB.

Speculation is rife in the paddock that Red Bull reserve Liam Lawson is replacing Ricciardo for the final six races of the season, starting in Austin on 20 October.

Full quotes below:

Daniel Ricciardo in tears as F1 exit looms after Singapore Grand Prix

Driver Standings after Singapore

Sunday 22 September 2024 17:14 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 331 points

2. Lando Norris - 279 points

3. Charles Leclerc - 245 points

4. Oscar Piastri - 237 points

5. Carlos Sainz - 190 points

6. Lewis Hamilton - 174 points

7. George Russell - 155 points

8. Sergio Perez - 144 points

9. Fernando Alonso - 62 points

10. Nico Hulkenberg - 24 points

11. Lance Stroll - 24 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda - 22 points

13. Alex Albon - 12 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 12 points

15. Pierre Gasly - 8 points

16. Oliver Bearman - 7 points

17. Kevin Magnussen - 6 points

18. Esteban Ocon - 5 points

19. Franco Colapinto - 4 points

20. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

22. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Daniel Ricciardo...

Sunday 22 September 2024 16:57 , Kieran Jackson

“I put my best foot forward, let’s say the fairytale ending didn’t happen but I also have to look back on what it’s been.

“Thirteen or so years and I’m proud.”

RACE REPORT: Lando Norris ends unwanted F1 record with statement Singapore GP victory

Sunday 22 September 2024 16:11 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris produced a statement win over Max Verstappen in Singapore to strike another dent into his rival’s world championship lead.

The British driver survived two scrapes with the wall, but still led every lap under the lights of the Marina Bay circuit to take the chequered flag 20.9 seconds clear of Red Bull’s Verstappen.

Norris’ win – the most emphatic of his career so far – means he trails Verstappen by 52 points with 180 points still to play for over the remaining six rounds.

Lando Norris ends unwanted F1 record with statement Singapore GP victory

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: McLaren boss Zak Brown...

Sunday 22 September 2024 15:59 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Amusing scene from the cool down room!

Sunday 22 September 2024 15:35 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Time for the podium!

Sunday 22 September 2024 15:27 , Kieran Jackson

McLaren’s fifth win of the season as they extend their lead in the constructors’ standings!

And for British driver Norris and British constructor McLaren, it’s God Save The King at Marina Bay!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris after finishing first...

Sunday 22 September 2024 15:20 , Kieran Jackson

“An amazing race, a few too many close calls. Well controlled otherwise and car was mega! Still tough, I’m out of breath, but a fun one!

“It’s tricky, tough out there. Maximum points, nice to have Oscar on the podium.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen after finishing P2!

Sunday 22 September 2024 15:11 , Kieran Jackson

“My race was by myself, just managing my own pace. On a weekend we knew we were going to struggle, P2 is a good achievement. We just need to improve more and more.

“We need to overturn it a bit, we’ll see how that goes.

“It’s always tough around here, very long race in general.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Oscar Piastri after finishing P3!

Sunday 22 September 2024 15:03 , Kieran Jackson

“It was warm! A good race, good recovery from qualifying, it wasn’t my greatest afternoon. We had a really quick car and a good strategy to get past the Mercedes. The car was exceptional this weekend.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris after finishing first:

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:50 , Kieran Jackson

“Yeah lovely jubbly. Amazing car all weekend thanks everyone, many more let’s keep pushing.”

And a vast array of fireworks going off in Marina Bay!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Final lap!

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:44 , Kieran Jackson

We’re nearing the end now then, as Lando Norris starts his final lap with a 21-second lead to Max Verstappen!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: George Russell staying ahead of Charles Leclerc (Lap 60/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:42 , Kieran Jackson

How big can George Russell make his Mercedes?

Three laps left and Leclerc is right on the gearbox of the Mercedes!

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Piastri, Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Sainz, Alonso, Hulkenberg, Perez

Meanwhile, Kevin Magnussen retires and Daniel Ricciardo is pitting for softs - will he try and set the fastest lap on his potential final race?!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Magnussen’s lap gets deleted (Lap 57/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:38 , Kieran Jackson

Magnussen must have gone off track as his time has been deleted - so Norris retains the fastest lap!

Biggest battle in the top-10 now is for P9, with Perez right behind Hulkenberg.

And Leclerc is just 1.2 seconds off Russell now in the battle for fourth!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Kevin Magnussen sets new fastest lap! (Lap 55/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:33 , Kieran Jackson

And that extra point has gone from Lando Norris, as Magnussen sets the new fastest lap with those soft tyres.

Norris’ engineer: “Just chill out, bring it home.” Yeah, they’re not bringing him in...

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: George Russell taps the wall (Lap 53/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:32 , Kieran Jackson

Russell: “Just kissed the wall, rear right.”

Seems all fine though.

At the front, Lando Norris leads by 29 seconds to Max Verstappen - could he maybe pit late on to try and get the fastest lap? I imagine not worth the risk and, at the moment, Norris has the fastest lap extra point!

But Piastri will not catch Verstappen - he’s 18 seconds behind and is not making ground on the Red Bull!

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Piastri, Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Sainz, Alonso, Hulkenberg, Perez

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Kevin Magnussen pits (Lap 52/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:28 , Kieran Jackson

It looked for a while that Kevin Magnussen might have to stop out on track with a puncture... but he’s made it back to the pits and switches to soft tyres!

He’s plum-last now however!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Norris taps the wall (Lap 47/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:22 , Kieran Jackson

Wow. Lando needs to keep his cool in the heat of Singapore here!

He taps the wall at turn 10 but continues all fine - another lucky escape! He must be careful... no risks with a 25-second lead!

Russell: “It’s like a sauna in here.” It’s getting tough now for the drivers!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Piastri takes Russell now (Lap 46/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:20 , Kieran Jackson

Carbon copy move from Oscar Piastri, who has more pace than George Russell and is now up to third!

Max Verstappen is 18 seconds up the road - can Piastri catch him?!

Incidentally, we haven’t had a safety car for eight races now... but every Singapore Grand Prix has had a safety car! One of these streaks will fall today!

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Piastri, Russell, Hamitlon, Leclerc, Sainz, Alonso, Hulkenberg, Perez

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Oscar Piastri overtakes Lewis Hamilton (Lap 41/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:13 , Kieran Jackson

With more grip and speed, Piastri overtakes Hamilton around the outside - he’s up to fourth!

Up next for the Australian? George Russell, three seconds down the road.

Charles Leclerc also makes up a spot, up to 7th with a pass on Fernando Alonso!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Oscar Piastri pits (Lap 39/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:09 , Kieran Jackson

In comes the Aussie then, and he comes out in fifth - on new hard tyres and just one second behind Lewis Hamilton, who came in about 25 laps ago!

So... how many places can Piastri make up? Can he get past Russell and Hamilton ahead of him, and maybe even Verstappen?

As you were then, with Norris 22 seconds ahead of Verstappen in second.

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Russell, Hamilton, Piastri, Sainz, Alonso, Leclerc, Hulkenberg, Perez

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Charles Leclerc pits (Lap 37/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 14:05 , Kieran Jackson

A rapid 2.2 second stop for the Ferrari and Leclerc gets out ahead of Nico Hulkenberg, dropping from fourth to eighth.

Piastri: “It’s getting very tricky now.”

Surely only a matter of time before McLaren get their man in?

Out in front, Lando Norris is 13 seconds clear of Piastri, who in turn is nine seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen fuming on team radio (Lap 32/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:57 , Kieran Jackson

“I just don’t get it, why did we let him undercut us by so far, it’s so stupid!”

That was Verstappen’s reaction to coming out behind Leclerc, but what he doesn’t know is that it’s not really for track position - given Leclerc hasn’t pitted!

So, current top-10: Norris, Piastri (not pitted), Verstappen, Leclerc (not pitted), Russell, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Sainz, Alonso, Hulkenberg

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris pits (Lap 31/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:55 , Kieran Jackson

Norris pits and they opt not to change the front wing, obviously any damage isn’t significant! Incidentally, replays of what happened shows Norris having a close shave with the wall at turn 14, just avoiding significant contact! A lucky escape!

He comes back out in first place, three seconds ahead of his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri!

Verstappen, meanwhile, is 18 seconds behind Piastri.

When will the Aussie pit then? He’s the only one left of the original top-five yet to pit...

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen pits (Lap 30/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:53 , Kieran Jackson

Verstappen comes in then, switches to hards with a three second stop!

Norris, meanwhile, saying he has front wing damage. He has enough of a lead for the time required (about 12 seconds) to change wings!

Verstappen comes out just behind Charles Leclerc in fourth, it was very tight on pit exit!

When will Lando respond then?

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen struggling with his tyres (Lap 28/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:50 , Kieran Jackson

Verstappen: “Rears are struggling now.”

Engineer: “Shouldn’t be too long now.”

Running his own race at the moment is Verstappen - 23 seconds behind Norris but 12 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri, with George Russell pitting from third!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton also unhappy (Lap 27/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:48 , Kieran Jackson

Hamilton not happy with this strategy... insisting he has too many laps to complete on the hard tyre!

He makes a move on Tsunoda but breaks too late! “Something is wrong with this car.”

Currently down in P10.

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Charles Leclerc frustrated (Lap 24/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:44 , Kieran Jackson

“Ah this is so frustrating.”

Leclerc in seventh is stuck behind Alonso and Hulkenberg, with nowhere appropriate to overtake!

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Leclerc, Colapinto, Perez, Tsunoda

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton on team radio (Lap 21/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:39 , Kieran Jackson

Hamilton: “I think I clipped the wall on pit entry, check my left.”

Hamilton just surging through the field from 12th right now, but he has of course pitted!

As for Norris, he’s still flying out in front with a 15-second lead to Max Verstappen now!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Albon update (Lap 19/52)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:35 , Kieran Jackson

Williams statement: “We have had to retire Alex’s car from the Singapore GP due to a suspected PU / cooling issue.

“This will be investigated further post race.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton pits (Lap 18/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:34 , Kieran Jackson

Hamilton comes in for a quick stop - 2.4 secs - and drops from third to 13th as he switches to hards.

George Russell up to third for the time being then, 11 seconds behind Verstappen but just 0.9 secs ahead of Piastri behind.

As for Lando? 13.2 seconds to Verstappen. Jeez, that McLaren is rapid!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Alex Albon retires! (Lap 16/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:32 , Kieran Jackson

How disappointing for Albon!

He retires his car, not sure what the issue is but he dropped back to plum last! It may well be overheating.

His Williams team-mate Franco Colapinto, meanwhile, is in P9 and is doing well to stay ahead of Sergio Perez!

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Leclerc, Colapinto, Perez

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz pits from P12 (Lap 14/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:28 , Kieran Jackson

Sainz, who started on mediums, switches to hards after a 2.6 second pit stop!

He comes back out down in 18th!

At the front, Lando Norris is already 8.8 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, who is comfortable in second with a 6.2 second lead to Lewis Hamilton!

But... when will the frontrunners pit?!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Daniel Ricciardo pits from P19 (Lap 11/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:22 , Kieran Jackson

The Australian started on softs and is the first man who comes in to the pits!

The race just settling into a rhythm now. Lando Norris’ gap to Max Verstappen is already at 5.5 seconds...

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Leclerc, Colapinto, Perez

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris team radio (Lap 10/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:21 , Kieran Jackson

Engineer: “Lando, we’d like you to get a five-second gap to Max by the mid-teens.”

There’s the target for the leader!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris leads by two seconds (Lap 7/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:16 , Kieran Jackson

Norris goes faster again, bang on two seconds clear of Max Verstappen - but is he pushing his tyres too early?

Lewis Hamilton is 1.2 seconds further down the road, with Russell 1.7 seconds down.

5-10: Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Leclerc, Colapinto, Perez

Franco Colapinto, incidentally, made up three places at the start, with Williams team-mate Alex Albon remarking: “Franco just divebombed, what is he doing?!”

Colapinto is ninth, with Albon in 15th!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris sets fastest lap (Lap 4/62)

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:10 , Kieran Jackson

It’s been a near-perfect start for Lando Norris here!

The McLaren is already a second and a half ahead of Max Verstappen so, crucially, out of DRS range!

Meanwhile, George Russell is four-tenths quicker than Lewis Hamilton and is asking his team-mate to speed up to keep up with the top two!

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Hamilton, Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Leclerc, Colapinto, Perez

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lights out!

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:06 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris gets off really well and keeps the lead comfortably at turn 1!

Max Verstappen is a tad slower and Lewis Hamilton has a look, but can’t make a move - the Dutchman retains second!

Further down, Hulkenberg gets ahead of Piastri before the McLaren takes back fifth place at turn 7!

A few cars off at turn 1 but rejoining safely, they’re all away fine!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Formation lap!

Sunday 22 September 2024 13:01 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris leads the 20-car pack around for the formation lap - and Lance Stroll in P17 is ready for the race!

The top-13 cars are on medium tyres apart from Lewis Hamilton in third place, he’s on softs!

Mercedes switching their strategy, interesting! Who will get off the line quickest then?!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Minutes away now!

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:59 , Kieran Jackson

Are we excited, everyone?

Lando on pole, Max in P2, with the Mercedes pairing on the second row. Will we see some drama on the first lap?

It’s hot, it’s humid and it’s a massive moment in this year’s championship!

A reminder of the starting grid for today’s race:

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:58 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Lewis Hamilton

4. George Russell

5. Oscar Piastri

6. Nico Hulkenberg

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Yuki Tsunoda

9. Charles Leclerc

10. Carlos Sainz

11. Alex Albon

12. Franco Colapinto

13. Sergio Perez

14. Kevin Magnussen

15. Esteban Ocon

16. Daniel Ricciardo

17. Lance Stroll

18. Pierre Gasly

19. Valtteri Bottas

20. Zhou Guanyu

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: McLaren boss Zak Brown...

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:54 , Kieran Jackson

“He’s good to lead every lap, his life will be easier if he can lead the first. Lando has been fast all weekend. All these guys are going to do their best to hassle us.

“We’ll take a team approach to the race.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Christian Horner, speaking to Martin Brundle on the grid...

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:52 , Kieran Jackson

“It was a mega lap. The team did a very good job to give him a better car today, hope we can give McLaren a test today.

“It’s going to be an exciting first lap, McLaren are the favourites but hopefully we can give them a good motor race today.”

Sir Mark Cavendish, speaking to Martin Brundle on the Singapore grid:

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:49 , Kieran Jackson

“It’s more about concentration with these F1 drivers. With what we do, we have to train and build our own engine, they’re so long. But the mental focus with this is brilliant to see. Concentrate and relax.

“Any sport comes here and sees the pinnacle of performance.”

Lance Stroll’s car has an issue!

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:48 , Kieran Jackson

In P17, Stroll’s Aston Martin is in pieces on the grid!

It’s a brake issue - will they get it ready in time for lights out?

Max Verstappen, speaking to Martin Brundle on the grid:

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:47 , Kieran Jackson

“Normally Singapore is very interesting, tough on us and the tyres. Hope for a good race. We have to be careful what we say!”

Time for the Singapore national anthem!

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:45 , Kieran Jackson

Performed by Singapore Airlines Cabin Crew and the Voices of Singapore!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Franco Colapinto who starts P12..

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:42 , Kieran Jackson

“We’ll see. I feel comfortable, very excited for the race - let’s see how it works.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Nico Rosberg on Max Verstappen’s swearing controversy

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:39 , Kieran Jackson

Driver Standings heading into the Singapore Grand Prix:

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:36 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 313 points

2. Lando Norris - 254 points (-59)

3. Charles Leclerc - 235 points

4. Oscar Piastri - 222 points

5. Carlos Sainz - 184 points

6. Lewis Hamilton - 166 points

7. Sergio Perez - 143 points

8. George Russell - 128 points

9. Fernando Alonso - 58 points

10. Lance Stroll - 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg - 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda - 22 points

13. Alex Albon - 12 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 12 points

15. Pierre Gasly - 8 points

16. Oliver Bearman - 7 points

16. Kevin Magnussen - 6 points

18. Esteban Ocon - 5 points

19. Franco Colapinto - 4 points

20. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

22. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

The anatomy of Lando Norris on pole – and the seven times it’s gone wrong

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:32 , Kieran Jackson

It is now seven times that Norris has started an F1 race on pole – and seven times that he has failed to lead when starting lap two.

What has Norris been doing wrong? Are there repeated issues at the start line? We break down all seven of those pole position starts – dating back to 2021 – to highlight where Norris must improve if he is to start claiming consistent lights-to-flag victories with the minimum of fuss.

Will today be different?

The anatomy of Lando Norris on pole – and the seven times it’s gone wrong

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris, who starts on pole:

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:24 , Kieran Jackson

“I look at every race as an opportunity but it’s not easy, still competing against a lot of good guys, fighting against the best in the sport.”

George Russell, who starts P4:

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:17 , Kieran Jackson

“History doesn’t change my approach, we learn from moments like that.

“Naturally when you’re fighting for your first championship, when you know you’ve got the quickest car on the grid you know it’s yours to lose. Lando is a great driver.

“Max’s only opportunity is turn 1, then Lando will be at the distance. Every single year the P2 car has made a bad start. I’d love to see Max battle it out and Lewis and I can swing by!”

Constructors’ Championship heading into Singapore:

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:09 , Kieran Jackson

1. McLaren - 476 points

2. Red Bull - 456 points

3. Ferrari - 425 points

4. Mercedes - 309 points

5. Aston Martin - 82 points

6. RB - 34 points

7. Haas - 29 points

8. Williams - 16 points

9. Alpine - 13 points

Drivers parade snaps!

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:02 , Kieran Jackson

Martin Brundle on Verstappen’s swearing controversy:

Sunday 22 September 2024 11:53 , Kieran Jackson

“It’s a storm in a tea cup, churlish all round. Don’t really want to waste my time on this.

“All the drivers should get together, they represent themselves, families, countries, teams. They know full well, a lot of youngsters are following Formula 1. They have a responsibility to control.

“Gratuitous swearing is not necessary. I would never sit in a press conference and swear.”

A reminder of the starting grid for today’s race:

Sunday 22 September 2024 11:45 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Lewis Hamilton

4. George Russell

5. Oscar Piastri

6. Nico Hulkenberg

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Yuki Tsunoda

9. Charles Leclerc

10. Carlos Sainz

11. Alex Albon

12. Franco Colapinto

13. Sergio Perez

14. Kevin Magnussen

15. Esteban Ocon

16. Daniel Ricciardo

17. Lance Stroll

18. Pierre Gasly

19. Valtteri Bottas

20. Zhou Guanyu

Here’s how close Norris and Verstappen’s qualifying laps were!

Sunday 22 September 2024 11:37 , Kieran Jackson

Why F1 drivers lose more weight at Singapore GP than any other race

Sunday 22 September 2024 11:23 , Kieran Jackson

Within a calendar which now stretches across 24 races, the Singapore Grand Prix – F1’s original night race, which first became a mainstay of the schedule in 2008 – remains the ultimate outlier in terms of conditions. And the ultimate challenge.

With humidity close to 90% and track temperatures around 40C (though it can feel even hotter in the cockpit), drivers lose 2-3kg in sweat alone.

For taller drivers, it can be as much as 4kg, which equates to 3-4% of their bodyweight.

More detail below:

Why F1 drivers lose more weight at Singapore GP than any other race

Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career looks doomed again – and he can have no complaints

Sunday 22 September 2024 11:06 , Kieran Jackson

When handed a second chance in Formula One last summer, Daniel Ricciardo had his aspirations set higher than a paltry seat at Red Bull’s sister team. As he told The Independent, the effervescent Australian made no secret of his desire to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull, with 2025 a realistic target. Yet what matters in this sport – beyond a joyous expression and personality – is two-fold: the stopwatch and the standings.

Ricciardo, try as he might, has not been up to scratch on both. A crying shame, for his fans and fans of the sport. Heading into round 18 of the 2024 season in Singapore this weekend, the 35-year-old is 14th in the championship standings but, more significantly, languishes 10 points behind his teammate Yuki Tsunoda.

And so we arrive to now, with Ricciardo’s F1 future on the verge of disintegration once again.

Full piece below:

Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career looks doomed again – and he can have no complaints

Driver Standings heading into the Singapore Grand Prix:

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:55 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 313 points

2. Lando Norris - 254 points (-59)

3. Charles Leclerc - 235 points

4. Oscar Piastri - 222 points

5. Carlos Sainz - 184 points

6. Lewis Hamilton - 166 points

7. Sergio Perez - 143 points

8. George Russell - 128 points

9. Fernando Alonso - 58 points

10. Lance Stroll - 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg - 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda - 22 points

13. Alex Albon - 12 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 12 points

15. Pierre Gasly - 8 points

16. Oliver Bearman - 7 points

16. Kevin Magnussen - 6 points

18. Esteban Ocon - 5 points

19. Franco Colapinto - 4 points

20. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

22. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

Lewis Hamilton after qualifying P3 in Singapore:

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:40 , Kieran Jackson

“Ah man, qualifying has been a disaster for me all year long. I’ve been working and working, all of a sudden it came alive in qualifying for the first time in qualifying. I think there was a tiny bit more left in the car, but I’m grateful for it.

“We’re in a good position to fight tomorrow.”

Could this be Daniel Ricciardo’s final F1 race?

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:28 , Kieran Jackson

Daniel Ricciardo admits his future in Formula One is shrouded in uncertainty ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.

Speculation is rife that a decision on RB’s 2025 drivers is expected in the next few weeks – due to a clause in Liam Lawson’s contract – and Ricciardo did not dismiss the rumours out of hand.

“I know how it is and how it works, and I knew there was always going to be some dates and deadlines this year, whether it was the summer break or now post-Singapore, so post-Singapore is the next one,” he told Sky Sports F1.

“Honestly, it’s still, so many things are up in the air. Let’s see how the weekend goes. Obviously, I’m going to give it all I can, as I have. There’s always something to fight for. We’ll see what happens. Try to get the thing on the podium, that’s my plan.”

What is the starting grid for today’s race?

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:20 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Lewis Hamilton

4. George Russell

5. Oscar Piastri

6. Nico Hulkenberg

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Yuki Tsunoda

9. Charles Leclerc

10. Carlos Sainz

11. Alex Albon

12. Franco Colapinto

13. Sergio Perez

14. Kevin Magnussen

15. Esteban Ocon

16. Daniel Ricciardo

17. Lance Stroll

18. Pierre Gasly

19. Valtteri Bottas

20. Zhou Guanyu

F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Lando Norris on beating Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in qualifying

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:12 , Kieran Jackson

“It’s pretty cool that I’m here and there’s World Championships, I mean, there’s 150 wins or something between them,” he said after securing pole position in Singapore.

“So, yeah, I’ve got nothing on them and nothing compared to them.

“So I find it cool, you know, that I’m here and I’m amongst them and yeah, trying to fight against them. I think that’s pretty awesome in my regard.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix: What time is the race and how can I watch?

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:09 , Kieran Jackson

The race starts at 1pm (BST).

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The Singapore Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom - and ESPN in the United States. Sky’s coverage of Sunday’s race starts at 11:30am (BST).

Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action in Singapore on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Raceday!

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:07 , Kieran Jackson

Good morning and welcome to live coverage of the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit!

Lando Norris starts on pole and tantalisingly is alongside the man he is trying to catch in the championship, Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton starts in third with Mercedes team-mate George Russell in fourth - Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is down in ninth!

Stay with us for all the build-up and coverage - the race starts at 1pm (BST)!

Lewis Hamilton encourages Max Verstappen to ignore FIA’s orders in Singapore

Saturday 21 September 2024 18:10 , Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton has urged Max Verstappen to snub his community service order – after his Dutch rival took on Formula One’s rulemakers by refusing to answer questions in the FIA’s press conference for Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix.

Lando Norris kept his cool in the heat and humidity of the Marina Bay circuit to put his McLaren on pole position. He will be joined on the front row by Verstappen, who he trails by 59 points, with Hamilton third.

An extraordinary press conference, featuring Norris, Verstappen and Hamilton, then followed, which the triple world champion effectively boycotted, 24 hours after he was sanctioned by F1’s governing boy for swearing in Thursday’s media call.

Full piece below:

Lewis Hamilton encourages Max Verstappen to ignore FIA’s orders in Singapore

What is the starting grid for tomorrow’s race?

Saturday 21 September 2024 17:03 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Lewis Hamilton

4. George Russell

5. Oscar Piastri

6. Nico Hulkenberg

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Yuki Tsunoda

9. Charles Leclerc

10. Carlos Sainz

11. Alex Albon

12. Franco Colapinto

13. Sergio Perez

14. Kevin Magnussen

15. Esteban Ocon

16. Daniel Ricciardo

17. Lance Stroll

18. Pierre Gasly

19. Valtteri Bottas

20. Zhou Guanyu

Qualifying report: Lando Norris clinches Singapore GP pole ahead of F1 title rival Max Verstappen

Saturday 21 September 2024 16:35 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris boosted his world championship hopes by securing an impressive pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Under the thousands of bulbs that light up the Marina Bay circuit, Norris posted a dazzling lap to beat rival Max Verstappen by 0.203 seconds.

Full report below:

Lando Norris clinches Singapore GP pole ahead of F1 title rival Max Verstappen

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: YOUR TOP-3 AFTER QUALIFYING

Saturday 21 September 2024 16:14 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Charles Leclerc after qualifying P9...

Saturday 21 September 2024 16:03 , Kieran Jackson

“A problem that we’ve never had, front tyres not working properly. Had to push like crazy on the out-lap to get temperature but it never happened. That’s it.

“P6, P5, if a miracle P3 for tomorrow, I dunno.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton after qualifying third....

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:53 , Kieran Jackson

“Ah man, qualifying has been a disaster for me all year long. I’ve been working and working, all of a sudden it came alive in qualifying for the first time in qualifying. I think there was a tiny bit more left in the car, but I’m grateful for it.

“We’re in a good position to fight tomorrow.”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen after qualifying P2...

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:42 , Kieran Jackson

“The whole of qualifying went well. Q3 was tough, lap gets cancelled. Then everyone has one run, you want to stay in the limit. I take second, I’m happy with that.

“Tomorrow is difficult to say... a lot can happen in Singapore!”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris after claiming pole...

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:31 , Kieran Jackson

“It was tough. I was finding it difficult to progress much and get lap time. It was good enough for pole and I’m happy with that, especially here in Singapore.

“My lap wasn’t as good as my lap previous to the red flag. The car is feeling good, did the job today, excited to see what we can do tomorrow.

“I had faith we were quick, I didn’t have to overpush. That’s a nice feeling.”

TOP-10 IN QUALIFYING

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:23 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Lewis Hamilton

4. George Russell

5. Oscar Piastri

6. Nico Hulkenberg

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Yuki Tsunoda

9. Charles Leclerc

10. Carlos Sainz

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris takes pole position!

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:18 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris has done it!

The McLaren takes pole position with a 1:29:525, 0.203 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen in second!

Lewis Hamilton takes third place, three-tenths off Norris!

And Charles Leclerc’s lap-time is deleted so he’s only P9!

4-10: Russell, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Tsunoda, Leclerc, Sainz

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Cars coming out on track!

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:12 , Kieran Jackson

McLaren head out first, with Piastri ahead of Norris.

And the rest of the drivers head out after them.

3:00 to go in Q3. Who will claim a key pole position in Singapore?!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Q3 back underway!

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:09 , Kieran Jackson

OK, so the session has resumed but nobody is out of the garage.

It will be just one run.

Pressure is on then!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Q3 UPDATE!

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:05 , Kieran Jackson

Session will resume at 3:07pm (BST).

Can they squeeze in two laps or will it be just one?

8:04 left. A reminder: it’s just Piastri and Hulkenberg who have set a lap.

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Verstappen on team radio

Saturday 21 September 2024 15:00 , Kieran Jackson

Verstappen: “Why did my lap time get deleted? I crossed before the red flag!”

Engineer: “We’re looking into that Max.”

Interesting. If there were double yellow flags, it would get deleted. Replays show Verstappen did lift off at that final turn, though, so he should be fine regarding penalties.

Sainz’s Ferrari is slowly being removed from the wall!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Verstappen’s lap time deleted!

Saturday 21 September 2024 14:56 , Kieran Jackson

Big news! Max Verstappen’s time has been deleted!

Did he go through yellow flags in completing his lap? Not sure at this stage.

Anyhow, it means Piastri is P1 and Hulkenberg in P2 as the only drivers to have set legal times!

And everyone else will only have one lap in reality to claim pole!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Sainz crash!

Saturday 21 September 2024 14:55 , Kieran Jackson

What an odd incident - Sainz was actually starting his lap and lost it, perhaps due to dirty air from Piastri’s McLaren!

Sainz is fine - and his Ferrari has a damaged rear-wing and tyres but is not too badly damaged!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: RED FLAG!

Saturday 21 September 2024 14:53 , Kieran Jackson

Carlos Sainz has crashed at the final turn!

The Ferrari looks OK.

RED FLAG! 8:04 left.

Max Verstappen gets over the line before the red flag to go P1, with Piastri second.

Lando Norris was on a flier but his lap time won’t count!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Q3 underway!

Saturday 21 September 2024 14:49 , Kieran Jackson

Big queue at the end of the pit lane as the green light flashes and we’re underway with Q3!

10 drivers involved: Verstappen, Piastri, Norris, Leclerc, Sainz, Hamilton, Russell, Alonso, Tsunoda, Hulkenberg

Who will claim pole position here?!

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Daniel Ricciardo after being knocked out in Q1..

Saturday 21 September 2024 14:47 , Kieran Jackson

“Yesterday was good. We didn’t change much overnight. I was not competitive at all, not much to say.

“I’ll get a day of community service if I swear so let’s leave it there!”

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen almost crashes!

Saturday 21 September 2024 14:30 , Kieran Jackson

Wow!

The Dutchman almost goes into the wall at the final turn but keeps his Red Bull out the wall! He will lose that lap time - but he could have lost his car completely!

11:00 to go in Q2 - we’re getting the first set of lap times in now...

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Q2 underway

Saturday 21 September 2024 14:27 , Kieran Jackson

Now we get going with the second stage of qualifying: 15 minutes and we will again lose the slowest five drivers ahead of the top-10 shootout!

Will we get any surprise eliminations here? Max Verstappen was knocked out in Q2 last year in Singapore!

Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career looks doomed again – and he can have no complaints

Saturday 21 September 2024 13:54 , Kieran Jackson

When handed a second chance in Formula One last summer, Daniel Ricciardo had his aspirations set higher than a paltry seat at Red Bull’s sister team. As he told The Independent, the effervescent Australian made no secret of his desire to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull, with 2025 a realistic target. Yet what matters in this sport – beyond a joyous expression and personality – is two-fold: the stopwatch and the standings.

Ricciardo, try as he might, has not been up to scratch on both. A crying shame, for his fans and fans of the sport. Heading into round 18 of the 2024 season in Singapore this weekend, the 35-year-old is 14th in the championship standings but, more significantly, languishes 10 points behind his teammate Yuki Tsunoda.

And so we arrive to now, with Ricciardo’s F1 future on the verge of disintegration once again.

Full piece below:

Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career looks doomed again – and he can have no complaints

Driver Standings heading into qualifying:

Saturday 21 September 2024 13:45 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 313 points

2. Lando Norris - 254 points (-59)

3. Charles Leclerc - 235 points

4. Oscar Piastri - 222 points

5. Carlos Sainz - 184 points

6. Lewis Hamilton - 166 points

7. Sergio Perez - 143 points

8. George Russell - 128 points

9. Fernando Alonso - 58 points

10. Lance Stroll - 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg - 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda - 22 points

13. Alex Albon - 12 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 12 points

15. Pierre Gasly - 8 points

16. Oliver Bearman - 7 points

16. Kevin Magnussen - 6 points

18. Esteban Ocon - 5 points

19. Franco Colapinto - 4 points

20. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

22. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

ICYMI: McLaren told to modify ‘mini-DRS’ rear-wing after Red Bull appeal

Saturday 21 September 2024 13:22 , Kieran Jackson

F1’s governing body has told McLaren to modify its “mini-DRS” rear-wing after an appeal from Red Bull.

Full story below:

McLaren told to modify ‘mini-DRS’ rear-wing after Red Bull appeal

ICYMI: Max Verstappen receives bizarre penalty after swearing at F1 press conference

Saturday 21 September 2024 13:11 , Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen has been told to “accomplish some work of public interest” in an odd ruling by the stewards after swearing during Thursday’s FIA press conference in Singapore.

The Red Bull driver, who leads this year’s world championship by 59 points to Lando Norris, has not won in seven races and struggled last week in Azerbaijan.

When asked about his car in Baku, Verstappen replied that he knew “the car was f*****” and was warned about his language by the moderator.

After being called to see the stewards on Friday, with a meeting lasting around 15 minutes, the decision reached by the stewards was an “obligation to accomplish some work of public interest.”

Full story below:

Max Verstappen receives bizarre penalty after swearing at F1 press conference

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on swearing and rappers

Saturday 21 September 2024 12:57 , Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton has called out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for a comment referring to rappers when discussing the broadcast of swearing in Formula One races – saying they had a “racial element” to them.

Ben Sulayem, head of F1’s governing body, says he has asked Formula 1 to limit the amount of swearing – usually from drivers over team radio – on TV coverage of races. Swear words are currently bleeped out before being broadcast.

The 62-year-old Emirati executive said: “We have to differentiate between our sport – motorsport – and rap music. We’re not rappers, you know. They say the F-word how many times per minute? We are not on that. That’s them and we are [us].”

Full story below:

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on ‘rappers’

What is the starting grid for today’s race?

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:14 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Lewis Hamilton

4. George Russell

5. Oscar Piastri

6. Nico Hulkenberg

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Yuki Tsunoda

9. Charles Leclerc

10. Carlos Sainz

11. Alex Albon

12. Franco Colapinto

13. Sergio Perez

14. Kevin Magnussen

15. Esteban Ocon

16. Daniel Ricciardo

17. Lance Stroll

18. Pierre Gasly

19. Valtteri Bottas

20. Zhou Guanyu

Constructors’ Championship heading into Singapore:

Friday 20 September 2024 16:31 , Kieran Jackson

1. McLaren - 476 points

2. Red Bull - 456 points

3. Ferrari - 425 points

4. Mercedes - 309 points

5. Aston Martin - 82 points

6. RB - 34 points

7. Haas - 29 points

8. Williams - 16 points

9. Alpine - 13 points

ICYMI: Max Verstappen receives bizarre penalty after swearing at F1 press conference

Friday 20 September 2024 16:02 , Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen has been told to “accomplish some work of public interest” in an odd ruling by the stewards after swearing during Thursday’s FIA press conference in Singapore.

The Red Bull driver, who leads this year’s world championship by 59 points to Lando Norris, has not won in seven races and struggled last week in Azerbaijan.

When asked about his car in Baku, Verstappen replied that he knew “the car was f*****” and was warned about his language by the moderator.

After being called to see the stewards on Friday, with a meeting lasting around 15 minutes, the decision reached by the stewards was an “obligation to accomplish some work of public interest.”

Full story below:

Max Verstappen receives bizarre penalty after swearing at F1 press conference

F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: McLaren boss Zak Brown...

Friday 20 September 2024 13:50 , Kieran Jackson

“Anything we can do to help Lando, we’ll do,” he said. “We don’t want to compromise Oscar’s results. Race-by-race basis, two great drivers who are capable of winning races.”

On whether McLaren would swap drivers at the front: “Handing off a race win is a pretty difficult thing to do. We’ll take it one race at a time, it’s a pretty big ask of a grand prix driver. Lando wants to win the championship the right way, we still have a lot of racing to go. No one wants to inherit a win that way.

“Oscar is 30 or so points behind Lando, it will require some awesome weekends. You’re not looking at a driver too far back from Lando, that’s why we’ve got to take it one race at a time.”

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