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Singapore Grand Prix 2019 results: Sebastian Vettel beats Charles Leclerc to race victory

The four-time world champion jumped a furious Leclerc in the only round of pit stops to take to the top step of the podium

Charlie Bradley
Sunday 22 September 2019 15:13 BST
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Sebastian Vettel ended his 22-race losing streak by controversially beating Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix.

The four-time world champion jumped a furious Leclerc in the only round of pit stops to take to the top step of the podium for the first time since last year's Belgian Grand Prix in August.

Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull with Lewis Hamilton only fourth.

Race preview

Where can I watch it?

Sky Sports F1 have live coverage of the race. Their programming begins at 11.30am.

Channel 4 has highlights of the race. They start at 7pm on Sunday evening.

Can I stream the race?

You can watch the Singapore Grand Prix through Now TV for £9.99.

Where is it?

The Singapore Grand Prix takes place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What time is it?

The race is due to start at 13.10 GMT.

What happened in qualifying?

  • 1 Charles Leclerc (Mon) Ferrari 1min 36.217secs
  • 2 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 1:36.408
  • 3 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Ferrari 1:36.437
  • 4 Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull 1:36.813
  • 5 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Mercedes GP 1:37.146
  • 6 Alexander Albon (Tha) Red Bull 1:37.411
  • 7 Carlos Sainz (Spa) McLaren 1:37.818
  • 8 Nico Hulkenberg (Ger) Renault 1:38.264
  • 9 Lando Norris (Gbr) McLaren 1:38.329
  • 10 Sergio Perez (Mex) Racing Point 1:38.620

What is our prediction?

Lewis Hamilton to end Charles Leclerc’s hot streak by finishing first.

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10 minutes until we are underway...

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:00
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You know the drill...LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO!

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:13
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LAP 1

Leclerc wheels away! Vettel and Hamilton scrapping but Hamilton holds on to second place.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:15
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LAP 1

Hulkenberg in the pits after taking damage. 

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LAP 2

Sainz spending a long time in the pits. Disaster start for the Spaniard. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:18
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Sainz took a shunt from Hulkenberg in the Renault during a chaotic race start.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:21
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LAP 5

Here's the order as things stand:

1. Leclerc

2. Hamilton

3. Vettel

4. Verstappen

5. Bottas

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LAP 6

We could be looking at another Leclerc- Hamilton duel as they sit in P1 and P2.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:22
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Horner: "This is going to be a race all about tyres."

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LAP 8

The Renaults the centre of everything right now. Ricciardo moves past Stroll into 13th after Hulkenberg's earlier aggression.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 13:27

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