Lando Norris delivered a masterclass performance at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, converting his pole position into a resounding 20-second victory over title rival Max Verstappen. Norris, who had previously struggled to maintain the lead from pole, made no mistakes at Marina Bay, leading from the start and never looking back.
Max Verstappen, still leading the championship, found himself powerless against the blistering pace of Norris. Despite a valiant effort, Verstappen was unable to mount a serious challenge, finishing a distant second. Norris, on the other hand, brushed off minor contact with the barriers to claim his third career win, tightening the gap in the Drivers’ Championship.
Oscar Piastri completed a stellar day for McLaren, climbing from fifth to third with a well-executed strategy that saw him leapfrog both Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Piastri’s podium finish solidified McLaren’s position as the team to beat in the closing stages of the season.
Updated 2024 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship Standings
- McLaren – 490 points
- Red Bull – 449 points (-41)
- Ferrari – 415 points (-34)
- Mercedes – 303 points (-112)
- Aston Martin – 258 points
With six races left in the season, McLaren’s resurgence has put them firmly in control of the Constructors’ Championship, extending their lead over Red Bull to 41 points. Meanwhile, Ferrari remains in contention, trailing Red Bull by 34 points and looking to close the gap in the coming rounds. Mercedes, struggling to find consistency, sits a distant fourth, ahead of Aston Martin.
The battle for the championship is far from over, and Norris’ emphatic win in Singapore sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 season. With Verstappen’s lead now down to 52 points, the pressure is mounting as McLaren continues to prove they have the pace to challenge Red Bull’s supremacy. All eyes now turn to the next round, where the fight for the title will undoubtedly intensify.
Updated 2024 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship Standings
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 331 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 279 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 245 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 237 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 190 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 174 |
| 7 | George Russell | Mercedes | 155 |
| 8 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 144 |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 62 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 24 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | 24 |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB | 22 |
| 13 | Daniel Ricciardo | RB | 12 |
| 14 | Alex Albon | Williams | 12 |
| 15 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 8 |
| 16 | Oliver Bearman | Ferrari/Haas | 7 |
| 17 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 6 |
| 18 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 5 |
| 19 | Franco Colapinto | Williams | 4 |
| 20 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 0 |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 0 |
| 22 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 0 |
