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George Russell secured his second victory of the season in Singapore, while McLaren clinched back-to-back constructors’ titles in controversial circumstances
George Russell drove superbly from pole position to clinch victory in the Singapore Grand Prix, with McLaren’s constructor title win overshadowed by an incident between its drivers. The team secured necessary points for a second consecutive championship, but controversy arose when Lando Norris made contact with Oscar Piastri on the first lap. Despite the heated situation, Russell dominated the race, while Norris managed to hold onto third place despite his clash with Piastri. Max Verstappen faced challenges with his car but defended his second place ahead of Norris, as Piastri finished fourth, expressing his frustration with McLaren. The intense race unfolded with a rain shower causing chaos and strategic tyre decisions, with only 18 drivers starting the grand prix. Russell’s stellar performance on new medium tyres allowed him to claim victory, further solidifying his lead over his competitors in the championship standings.
