Marina Bay, Singapore - Max Verstappen claimed his first-ever Singapore Grand Prix victory with a flawless sprint weekend at Round 17 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The Oracle Red Bull Racing driver secured pole and victory in both the Sprint and Grand Prix, completing a clean sweep at one of the sport’s toughest street circuits.
This victory marked another milestone in the Dutchman's career, coinciding with his 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix start and securing his 50th Grand Prix pole position. The result also moved Verstappen into fourth place in the Drivers' Championship.
Oracle Red Bull Racing’s Isack Hadjar produced one of the standout drives of the weekend. Starting from the pit lane, Hadjar carved his way through the field from 22nd to finish 10th, demonstrating impressive pace and determination around the challenging circuit.
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls showed real one-lap speed in Singapore, with both Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad reaching Q3. Lawson made the most of a tricky, rain-affected Sprint. He adapted to the changing conditions to finish fifth, his highest race finish this season. He then converted eighth on the grid into seventh in the Grand Prix, scoring more valuable points for the team.
Arvid Lindblad showed real fight to bounce back from a tough Sprint qualifying, joining Liam Lawson in Q3 for a top-10 starting spot. On his debut night race, the rookie soaked up valuable experience at one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar, finishing 15th.
The Singapore Grand Prix highlighted the importance of performance and technical collaboration at the highest level of motorsport. As technical partner to both Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, Ford Racing continues to work alongside the teams as they compete at the pinnacle of global motorsport.
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship continues in The United States on 25th October.
Mark Rushbrook, Global Director, Ford Racing:
“Congratulations to Max Verstappen and everyone at Oracle Red Bull Racing on a fantastic weekend in Singapore. Securing pole position and victory in both the Sprint and Grand Prix is an outstanding achievement, particularly on such a demanding circuit.
It was also great to see the determination across both teams, with Isack delivering an impressive recovery drive from the pit lane and Liam securing fifth in the Sprint before finishing seventh in the Grand Prix. These performances reflect the commitment, teamwork and technical excellence required to compete at the highest level. Ford Racing’s partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls is built on a shared ambition to push performance forward, and weekends like this demonstrate the value of that collaboration as we continue our journey together in Formula 1.”
