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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 29

Vettel moving through the traffic. He's into third behind Gasly in second.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:06

LAP 30

Vettel into second! Gasly shoved aside (almost literally). Nearly some major contact there. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:08

LAP 31

Giovinazzi still leads...nose bleed imminent surely.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:09

LAP 31

Never mind, Vettel now takes the lead easily. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:09

LAP 31

Verstappen into fifth, Ricciardo down to sixth. A brilliant race so far.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:10

LAP 33

A Ferrari one-two now. Giovinazzi's adventure coming to a conclusion now as he moves down to fourth, Verstappen third.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:13

LAP 34

The Renault cars love a scrap. Ricciardo makes contact with Giovinazzi and the Australian now drops down the field to 16th. What a shame, he was driving brilliantly.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:16

LAP 36

Russell into the wall after a clash with Grosjean. Safety car looks likely as debris fills the track. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:18

LAP 36

SAFETY CAR IS OUT!

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:19

LAP 39

Still lots of meandering cars. Safety car still out. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:27

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