George Russell suffers fresh setback with sprint race crash

10 Oct 2026 • 6:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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George Russell suffers fresh setback with sprint race crash

  • George Russell suffered another major blow to his Formula One title hopes after crashing out of the lead during the Singapore sprint race in slippery conditions.
  • Max Verstappen took victory in the sprint race for Red Bull, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton in second and Charles Leclerc in third.
  • Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 88 points after being promoted to fourth place following a late collision between McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
  • The start of the sprint race was delayed by 30 minutes following a torrential downpour, forcing officials to begin the race behind the safety car.
  • Russell faces an uphill battle in Sunday's main race as an engine change will see him start from the back of the grid.

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