Max Verstappen dominates the Marina Bay weekend while Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead with a mature third place.
Max Verstappen secured his second consecutive victory from pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix, dominating the Marina Bay circuit to move from sixth up to fourth in the drivers standings.
Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third in the grand prix, extending his title advantage over team-mate George Russell to 102 points after a dramatic weekend of racing under the lights.
Expert ratings evaluating the performance of every Formula 1 driver across the entire Singapore weekend provide a detailed breakdown of who excelled and who struggled, according to information published by BBC.
Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc star at the front
Max Verstappen earned a perfect 10 out of 10 rating after claiming pole position and victory in both the sprint race and the grand prix for Red Bull, leaving little doubt about his control throughout the event.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc scored 9 out of 10, acting as Verstappen's closest challenger by taking third in the sprint and second in the grand prix to deliver maximum realistic results for his team.
Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli received an 8.5 out of 10 rating for a hugely mature weekend, fighting his way onto the grand prix podium despite dealing with brake concerns and track limit warnings.
McLaren struggles and brilliant midfield drives
Lando Norris scored 6.5 out of 10 after a solid Sunday, though a costly sprint collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri prevented a higher weekend score.
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson impressed with an 8.5 out of 10 rating, finishing fifth in the sprint and seventh on Sunday to secure valuable points in both races.
Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg took an 8 out of 10 rating by finishing seventh in the sprint and eighth in the grand prix, successfully holding off George Russell in the closing stages.
Mixed fortunes for Mercedes and Williams
George Russell earned a 7 out of 10 because his pace deserved much higher, but a major crash at the end of lap one during the sprint ruined a promising start before he recovered to ninth.
Lewis Hamilton scored 7.5 out of 10 after turning sixth into second in the sprint and running in the podium places on Sunday, though staying out on worn tyres eventually dropped him to sixth.
Williams endured a frustrating weekend as Carlos Sainz and Arvid Lindblad both finished with 5.5 out of 10 ratings following difficult qualifying sessions and messy races.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Singapore Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole position for Red Bull, completing a dominant weekend that also included a victory in the sprint race at Marina Bay.
How large is Kimi Antonelli championship lead?
Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead at Mercedes to 102 points over his team-mate George Russell after finishing third in the grand prix.
What rating did Max Verstappen receive for the Singapore Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen received a perfect 10 out of 10 rating after securing pole position and winning both the sprint race and the grand prix for Red Bull.
How did George Russell perform in Singapore?
George Russell showed very strong pace by being fastest in practice and leading the sprint, but a crash on lap one damaged his weekend before he recovered from 19th to ninth on Sunday.
