‘Singapore is like no other race week’, says Lando Norris
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz beat Lando Norris and Mercedes’ tactical gamble in a frenetic finale to win the Singapore Grand Prix and end Red Bull’s bid to become Formula One’s ‘Invincibles’.
Red Bull arrived at the Marina Bay Circuit with 14 victories from 14 rounds, but Sainz finally ended their crushing dominance with an impressive victory.
Norris took second after holding off George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who both stopped for tyres with 17 laps remaining in a gung-ho bid to take the win.
But Russell and Hamilton were unable to find a way past a resilient Norris in a dramatic conclusion with the former crashing out on the final lap. Russell’s crash allowed Hamilton to complete the podium, with Charles Leclerc fourth.
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George Russell emotional after last-lap crash:
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Carlos Sainz holds on for thrilling victory in Singapore as Red Bull winning run ends
Red Bull arrived at the Marina Bay Circuit with 14 victories from 14 rounds, but Sainz finally ended their crushing dominance with an impressive victory.
Norris took second after holding off George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who both stopped for tyres with 17 laps remaining in a gung-ho bid to take the win.
But Russell and Hamilton were unable to find a way past a resilient Norris in a dramatic conclusion with the former crashing out on the final lap. Russell’s crash allowed Hamilton to complete the podium, with Charles Leclerc fourth.
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 16:19
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Toto Wolff:
“Lewis had a brilliant race, it’s a shame for George because he worked hard for that. We’ve now lost 22 points to Ferrari.
“The things he said on the radio I can’t say on television. As a driver you’re devastated in such a moment!
“We’ve had those outliers in Singapore, I expect Red Bull to be back.”
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 15:46
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Time for the podium!
A beaming Carlos Sainz stands on top of the podium in Singapore!
It’s the Spanish and Italian national anthems today! We haven’t heard that combination since Silverstone last year!
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 15:34
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Lewis Hamilton:
“Congratulations to Carlos and Lando, they did a great job. We rolled the dice this weekend, I felt like it was a two-stop – I put my head down, it’s extremely unfortunate for George and our tyres were so hot.
“This is how it should be. Incredibly hot. I only lost two kilos today so not too bad.”
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 15:26
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Lando Norris:
“Carlos was very generous giving me DRS. We did everything we needed to do and more!
“I feel for George. He was the quickest out there, but it’s good points for the team. We all pushed each other, it was stressful but it paid off. “
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 15:14
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Carlos Sainz:
“An incredible feeling, incredible weekend. We’ve managed to win this season after a tricky beginning. We did everything we had to do!
“It was all about managing at the beginning of the stints. A safety car forced us to pit earlier than we wanted, I had to keep George slowing down. It was quite tight at the end, we gave Lando a bit of DRS…
“I felt under control, I had the headspace to do what I had to do.”
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 15:08
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What a race!
That was a stormer! Terrific racing between the cars right at the front!
A much-deserved victory for Carlos Sainz, who has been the best driver all weekend in Singapore!
The smooth operator claims his 2nd win in Formula 1.
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 15:00
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TOP-10 AT THE SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX!
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 14:57
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Carlos Sainz wins the Singapore Grand Prix!
Carlos Sainz takes the chequered flag in first, with Lando Norris in second… and Lewis Hamilton in third!
George Russell puts his Mercedes in the wall at the end of the final lap! “NOOOOOO!” he screams!
Kieran Jackson17 September 2023 14:52
