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

Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas test out new Mercedes F1 car

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.

[22 September 2019 15:12 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

FINAL LAP

Hamilton desperately challenging Verstappen, the Dutchman  hanging on. 

[22 September 2019 15:13 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

CHEQUERED FLAG!

Vettel wins! Leclerc takes second in  Ferrari one-two

The German's first win of the season. 

[22 September 2019 15:14 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Verstappen holds on for third in the Red Bull, Hamilton and Bottas fourth and fifth. 

They aren't used to that. 

[22 September 2019 15:19 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

The final standings as Vettel takes the win:

1. Vettel

2. Leclerc

3. Verstappen

4. Hamilton 

5. Bottas 

6. Albon

7.Norris

8.Gasly

9. Hulkenberg

10. Giovinazzi

11.Grosjean

12. Sainz

13. Stroll

14. Ricciardo

15. Kvyat

16. Kubica

17.Magnussen

DNF. Raikkonen

DNF. Perez

DNF. Russell

[22 September 2019 15:20 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Vettel: I didn't make undercut call

[22 September 2019 15:21 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Leclerc; Difficult to not win but happy for the team after one-two

[22 September 2019 15:26 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Mercedes with a rare bad day. Although that is now three races without a win, with Ferrari winning all of those.

[22 September 2019 15:31 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

The champagne sprays and that brings the Singapore Grand Prix to its conclusion. 

Vettel, albeit controversially, finally gets himself a race win. 

Will Mercedes come under threat later on in the season?

[22 September 2019 15:31 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

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