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Singapore Grand Prix 2019 results: Sebastian Vettel beats Charles Leclerc to race victory

The four-time world champion jumped a furious Leclerc in the only round of pit stops to take to the top step of the podium

Charlie Bradley
Sunday 22 September 2019 10:13 EDT
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Sebastian Vettel ended his 22-race losing streak by controversially beating Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix.

The four-time world champion jumped a furious Leclerc in the only round of pit stops to take to the top step of the podium for the first time since last year's Belgian Grand Prix in August.

Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull with Lewis Hamilton only fourth.

Race preview

Where can I watch it?

Sky Sports F1 have live coverage of the race. Their programming begins at 11.30am.

Channel 4 has highlights of the race. They start at 7pm on Sunday evening.

Can I stream the race?

You can watch the Singapore Grand Prix through Now TV for £9.99.

Where is it?

The Singapore Grand Prix takes place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What time is it?

The race is due to start at 13.10 GMT.

What happened in qualifying?

  • 1 Charles Leclerc (Mon) Ferrari 1min 36.217secs
  • 2 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:36.408
  • 3 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Ferrari 1:36.437
  • 4 Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull 1:36.813
  • 5 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Mercedes GP 1:37.146
  • 6 Alexander Albon (Tha) Red Bull 1:37.411
  • 7 Carlos Sainz (Spa) McLaren 1:37.818
  • 8 Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Renault 1:38.264
  • 9 Lando Norris (Gbr) McLaren 1:38.329
  • 10 Sergio Perez (Mex) Racing Point 1:38.620

What is our prediction?

Lewis Hamilton to end Charles Leclerc’s hot streak by finishing first.

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the Singapore Grand Prix.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 11:22

Charles Leclerc has secured pole in each of his last three qualifying performances, including for the Singapore GP today. 

He's gone on to win in the last two. Can he complete the hat-trick?

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 11:36

Leclerc came out on top in a thriller in Monza a week ago. 

The current champion Lewis Hamilton was forced off the track, exhausted his tyres and locked up all in pursuit of the Monacan youngster, but it was in vain as the Brit eventually finished in third. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 11:42

This didn't dent Mercedes' vice-like grip on the Drivers' Championship table though. Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas are still setting the standard:

1. Hamilton- 284 pts

2. Bottas- 221 pts

3. Verstappen- 185 pts

4. Leclerc-  182 pts

5. Vettel- 169 pts

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 11:50

It wasn't such a good week for Red Bull last time round.

Max Verstappen got caught up in the congestion at the start of the race and only managed to recover an eight place finish, with teammate Alexander Albon placing sixth after flirting with the gravel on lap three.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 11:57

Renault, on the other hand, would have left Monza feeling rather chuffed with themselves. 

Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg took fourth and fifth place to secure 22 points for Renault in the Constructors' Championships, leaving them in fifth overall. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 12:10

On to today. Here's how the grid looks going into the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore:

1. Charles Leclerc

2. Lewis Hamilton 

3. Sebastian Vettel

4. Max Verstappen

5. Valtterri Bottas

6. Alexander Albon

7. Carlos Sainz Jnr

8. Nico Hulkenberg

9. Lando Norris

10. Antonio Giovinazzi 

11. Pierre Gasly

12. Kimi Raikkonnen

13. Kevin Magnussen

14. Daniil Kvyat

15. Sergio Perez

16. Lance Stroll

17. Romain Grosjean

18. George Russell

19. Robert Kubica

20. Daniel Ricciardo

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 12:28

Just 40 minutes until the lights go out...

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 12:30

Singapore is a tough race. Heat, humidity and a bumpy track make this track a mental and physical onslaught.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 12:35

Ferrari were expected struggle on this circuit before the weekend. It now looks as though they will be the threat to Mercedes. 

That's as long as Vettel can impress. His error heavy last couple of seasons have earned him plenty of points on his super licence, the required certification to drive in F1

He has nine points on his licence. Three more and he faces a one race ban. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:00

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