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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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LAP 50

Raikonnen gone! Contact with Kvyat, both cars off the track but the Toro Rosso wheels away whilst Raikkonen remains dormant. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:51
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LAP 51

A third safety car out now...

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:53
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10 LAPS TO GO!

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:55
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LAP 53

Top five remain unchanged, Ferrari just need to hold on.

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 14:57
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LAP 55

Leclerc has been afforded extra power now, can he overtake his teammate and take P1 and a hat-trick of race wins he so craves?

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 15:01
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5 LAP TO GO!

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 15:02
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LAP 57

The top four close together. Vettel and Leclerc ahead of Verstappen in third. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 15:05
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LAP 58

Vettel records the fastest lap. Touching distance now. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 15:06
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LAP 59

Hamilton in fourth but gaining on Verstappen, two laps to take a podium place. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 15:08
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FINAL LAP!

Vithushan Ehantharajah22 September 2019 15:10

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