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Lando Norris Dominates Singapore GP with Flawless Lights-to-Flag Victory as Verstappen Fades

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
January 9, 2025
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Lando Norris Dominates Singapore GP with Flawless Lights-to-Flag Victory as Verstappen Fades

 

McLaren’s Lando Norris delivered a masterclass at the Singapore Grand Prix, storming to an unchallenged victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Starting from pole, Norris led every lap in a commanding performance, leaving his rivals in the dust and proving untouchable in the sweltering night race.

Verstappen and Red Bull Left in the Shadows

Despite Red Bull’s fears heading into their ‘bogey track,’ Max Verstappen managed a commendable second-place finish, albeit a distant 20 seconds behind Norris. The reigning champion could do little to challenge McLaren’s blistering pace, while his teammate Sergio Perez struggled, finishing a disappointing 10th after another nightmare weekend.

Piastri Completes McLaren’s Dream Weekend

Oscar Piastri capped off McLaren’s stunning performance with a third-place finish, completing a one-three for the team. After a tough start, the Australian rookie fought his way back, showcasing impressive racecraft to secure his second podium of the season and underline McLaren’s resurgence in 2024.

Hamilton and Russell’s Mercedes Fightback Falls Short

Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were unable to mount a serious challenge to the frontrunners despite strong qualifying performances. Hamilton, who started on the Softs in a bold strategic move, quickly lost touch with the leaders and eventually finished sixth after battling understeer and oversteer issues throughout the race. Russell, meanwhile, managed to hold off a charging Charles Leclerc to finish fourth.

Ferrari’s Turmoil Continues as Sainz and Leclerc Struggle

Ferrari’s woes were on full display as both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc failed to capitalize on the opportunities presented by a chaotic start. Sainz, who was forced into the Turn 1 runoff on the opening lap, never fully recovered and finished a lowly seventh. Leclerc, meanwhile, fought hard but was unable to break into the top four, settling for fifth after team orders moved him past Sainz late in the race.

Ricciardo’s Struggles and a Late Fastest Lap

Daniel Ricciardo’s challenging weekend continued as the Australian languished in the lower midfield after a disappointing 16th place start. However, he salvaged a small consolation by snatching the fastest lap of the race on his final tour, denying Norris the extra point.

Singapore GP 2024 Results Recap

  1. Lando Norris [McLaren]
  2. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] +20.0s
  3. Oscar Piastri [McLaren]
  4. George Russell [Mercedes]
  5. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari]
  6. Lewis Hamilton [Mercedes]
  7. Carlos Sainz [Ferrari]
  8. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin]
  9. Nico Hulkenberg [Haas]
  10. Sergio Perez [Red Bull]

With this win, Norris narrows the championship gap to 52 points, reigniting his title hopes as the season heads into its final stretch. Verstappen, though still leading, faces mounting pressure as McLaren’s resurgence continues to disrupt Red Bull’s dominance. The battle is far from over as F1’s gladiators gear up for the next showdown.

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