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Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as Hadjar scores

Red Bull’s race-day report highlights Verstappen’s first Singapore victory and Hadjar’s recovery from a pit-lane start.

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Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on October 11, 2026, adding the Grand Prix victory to his Singapore Sprint win, according to the race-day team report published by Formula 1.

Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar finished 10th after starting from the pit lane. He worked his way through the field and secured the final point available, the report said.

Verstappen controls the race

Red Bull’s account said Verstappen took an aggressive approach at the start to get ahead of Charles Leclerc, then held the lead through the pit-stop phase. The team described his pace as strong throughout the race.

Verstappen said he was pleased to secure a Singapore win after previous missed opportunities at the circuit. He also reported that the team had to manage issues during the race, including a radio problem.

Hadjar recovers from pit-lane start

Hadjar began from the pit lane after a set-up change under parc fermé conditions and the use of additional power-unit components, according to Formula 1’s report. He passed Pierre Gasly late in the race on his way to 10th.

Hadjar said the Soft tyre helped during his second stint and that clear air allowed him to make progress. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies praised the driver’s recovery and commitment.

Red Bull reflects on a strong weekend

Mekies said Verstappen and the team had delivered pole position and victories in both the Sprint and Grand Prix. He also noted that the start was a critical point and said the team had work to do in that area.

The team principal credited the garage crew for responding to challenges during the weekend. Formula 1’s report also noted Hadjar’s difficult weekend before his points-scoring recovery.

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The results and team comments are from Formula 1’s race-day report for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, published October 11, 2026.

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