P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sainz fends off Norris and fast-charging Merc pair to end Red Bull's win streak
Sainz dominated the race from pole position, leading most of the way ahead of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. The Safety Car was deployed on Lap 20 due to a crash by Logan Sargeant, prompting most of the grid to pit for new tires while Sainz retained his lead. A Virtual Safety Car period on Lap 43 allowed George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to gain ground on the leaders after pitting for new tires. Russell and Hamilton quickly caught up to Sainz and Lando Norris, but Sainz strategically gave Norris the DRS (Drag Reduction System) to help him defend and keep the Mercedes drivers behind. Sainz ultimately secured his second career victory, with Norris finishing second and Hamilton inheriting third place after Russell crashed on the final lap. Leclerc finished just tenths behind Max Verstappen in fifth, while Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and Kevin Magnussen completed the top 10 in Singapore.
Source: Crash
