Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix sprint race as George Russell crashes out from lead

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen tasted victory in Singapore for the first time on Saturday as the pole sitter won a chaotic sprint after the start was delayed by more than 30 minutes because of heavy rain, while nine cars retired – a record for sprint races.

The victory was the first of any kind ‌for the Dutchman in Singapore as he took the chequered flag ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

“I want to win tomorrow. I don’t see this as a win in terms of actually winning a Grand Prix,” Verstappen said.

Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli was gifted fourth place after the two McLarens collided on the final lap while his teammate George Russell crashed out of the lead on lap one.