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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.

LAP 20

Leclerc hasn't shrugged off Hamilton who is now less than a second behind the Ferrari. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:48

LAP 20

Vettel into the pits, as is Verstappen

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:48

LAP 21

Leclerc into the pits, Hamilton stays out to see if he can gain some ground. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:50

LAP 21

Vettel has now gone past Leclerc. Can the German take the lead when Hamilton does pit?

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:51

LAP 22

Hamilton stays out! He thinks he's good for now as he looks to fend off the Ferraris. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:53

LAP 23

Bottas comes out of the pits in ninth with Hulkenberg breathing down his neck.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:55

LAP 25

Vettel, Leclerc, and Verstppen waiting to pounce as the top five haven't yet pitted. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:58

LAP 26

Leclerc worried about his tyres despite pitting five laps earlier. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:00

LAP 27

Hamilton finally pits. Bottas hanging back to allow his teammate to challenge.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:01

LAP 28

Giovinazzi leads...although he hasn't pitted. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:05

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