Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.

F1 Singapore Grand Prix - Sergio Perez wins in the wet!

  • Sergio Perez of Red Bull wins the F1 Singapore Grand Prix but "under investigation" for Safety Car infringement
  • Max Verstappen denied the 2022 title today.
  • Lewis Hamilton makes contact with the wall
15:15

The race is back underway on Lap 30 with the VSC ending.

Nearly some drama between Verstappen and Norris on the restart as the Dutchman tries to overtake the McLaren driver.

15:09

The order on Lap 29: Perez, Leclerc, Sainz, Hamilton, Norris, Verstappen, Gasly, Vettel, Stroll, Ricciardo, Schumacher, Tsunoda, Bottas, Magnussen and Russell.

15:08

VSC deployed again - Ocon is out of the race.

15:07

A problem for Ocon now... he's off the track at Turn 13.

15:05
15:04

Albon is now OUT of the race.

15:04

Both Perez and Leclerc decide to stay out on their worn intermediates.

15:03

Virtual Safety Car has been deployed to clear the debris left out on track by Albon.

15:02

Albon is in the wall!

He's going slowly and recovering to the pit lane.

15:00
14:58

Verstappen puts in the fastest lap of the race. 

14:58
14:56

Russell is all over the place under the VSC. Don't see that working.

14:54

Russell pits for slick tyres! It's worth a try...

Medium tyres.

14:54

An issue for Alonso results in a VSC period. 

Verstappen is released.

14:53

"Engine problem," Alonso reports.

He's out of the race.

14:51

Verstappen reports over team radio: “Massive lag on the upshift”

14:49

Order on Lap 20: Perez, Leclerc, Sainz, Hamilton, Norris, Alonso, Verstappen, Gasly, Vettel and Tsunoda.

14:49

Perez's lead is up to 2.2s over Leclerc; Sainz is 10.0s off in third.

14:48

Red Bull: "Thoughts on conditions Max?"

Verstappen: "Still too wet."

14:47

Sainz: "Not far from slicks now."

14:45
Lap 1 shots...

Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22 leads Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18 and Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22 leads Max Verstappen (NLD)…

14:43

Verstappen is still right behind Alonso for sixth but can't get close enough to make a move.

14:40

The order on Lap 15: Perez, Leclerc, Sainz, Hamilton, Norris, Alonso, Verstappen, Gasly, Vettel and Tsunoda.

14:39

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