Russell Wins Singapore Grand Prix for Mercedes

McLaren Wins Constructors' Championship at Singapore Grand Prix

Tensions escalated between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as McLaren secured the constructors' championship at the Singapore Grand Prix. Norris made contact with Piastri at the start of the race, leading to Piastri expressing dissatisfaction that the team did not intervene.

George Russell claimed his second victory of the season, with Max Verstappen finishing second after fending off Norris in the closing laps. Piastri, delayed by a slow pit stop, settled for fourth place, reducing his championship lead over Norris to 22 points with six races remaining.

McLaren celebrated their back-to-back constructors' titles in Singapore, but attention now shifts to managing the rivalry between Piastri and Norris as the season progresses. The incident between the two drivers will be reviewed, with the United States Grand Prix next on the calendar.

Lewis Hamilton faced late pressure from Fernando Alonso due to a brake issue, resulting in a penalty for Hamilton, dropping him to eighth place. Max Verstappen discussed his challenges during the race and acknowledged the difficulty of staying in the championship race.

McLaren team principal and drivers reflected on the race, emphasizing the team's teamwork and commitment to success. The incident between Norris and Piastri will be addressed internally to ensure a strong team dynamic moving forward.

In the championship standings, Piastri leads with 336 points, followed by Norris with 314 points and Verstappen with 273 points. McLaren's dominance in the constructors' championship sets the stage for an exciting end to the season, with Mercedes and Ferrari closely trailing.

George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris shared their thoughts on the race, with Russell expressing surprise at his performance in Singapore. McLaren's success in clinching the constructors' title was celebrated, highlighting the team's unity and competitive spirit.

Podium celebrations concluded the event, with drivers and teams reflecting on the intense race and looking ahead to future challenges in the championship.