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
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Your support makes all the difference.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.
LAP 10
Raikkonen thinks he has some damage, he's currently in 11th just outside the points.
LAP 10
Bottas probing behind Verstappen who's in fourth.
LAP 11
Ricciardo at it again, he moves past Kvyat, as does Stroll. Great racing, unless you're the Russian of course.
LAP 11
Bottas concerned with his brakes in the heat. Verstappen may get some breathing space.
LAP 12
Perez the next driver to move past Kvyat with a brilliant move down the inside.
LAP 13
Ricciardo started the race right at the back in 20th. He's been electric so far and finds himself in P12.
LAP 15
Hamilton is within DRS range of Leclerc who leads. The Ferrari driver may need to get a move on after a comfortable start.
LAP 17:
Hamilton feeling the tyre drop-off. He's 1.5 seconds adrift of the leader Leclerc now.
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