Lando Norris wins Singapore GP, Verstappen still holds P1 in GFT Rankings

22 September 2024
By Bob Francis, Managing Editor
Go Full Throttle Racing News

MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE — Lando Norris dominated the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, converting his pole position into a commanding victory. He finished 20 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, reducing Verstappen’s lead in the championship points to 52. Oscar Piastri finished third, helping McLaren extend their lead over Red Bull in the constructors’ standings.

Norris controlled the race from the start, despite a few close calls with the walls. Verstappen had to settle for second place, unable to match Norris’s pace1. Piastri’s strategic pit stops and overtakes helped him secure the third spot.

Norris kept Verstappen behind at the start and surged ahead as the race developed (Image Credit: formula1.com)

Other notable performances included Charles Leclerc finishing fifth after overtaking Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso securing eighth place for Aston Martin. Sergio Perez, who qualified 13th, managed to finish in the top 10.

Overall, it was a significant win for Norris and McLaren, impacting both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.

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