Russell flies from the start: complete control of the race

The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix kicked off with tension and spectacle. Under the lights of the street circuit, George Russell started from pole and never relinquished the lead for a single moment. From the green light, the British driver pulled away with authority, leaving behind the chaos that erupted between the McLarens and Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.

While Norris and Piastri tangled in the first corner, Russell set an untouchable pace. In just ten laps, he had already opened a gap of more than five seconds over Verstappen, who continued to report gearbox issues.

With flawless driving, Russell remained calm even amidst the backmarkers, setting fastest lap after fastest lap. It was one of those performances where precision and composure combine in a driver clearly determined to fight for the championship.

Impeccable strategy and unbreakable pace

Russell didn’t just dominate with speed, but also with strategic intelligence. While his rivals struggled in the pits and lost crucial seconds, he executed perfect stops, maintaining both pace and position. The combination of optimal tires and error-free driving allowed him to keep a safe margin, even while navigating traffic and constant pressure from Verstappen.

His performance was a prime example of how a driver can control all factors: speed, strategy, and mindset. With every corner taken perfectly, Russell made it clear that he wasn’t just winning, he was doing so with precision and intelligence.

Verstappen resists but can’t reach

Max Verstappen managed to hold off Norris in the final laps, but he never got close to Russell. The Dutch driver crossed the line in second place, over five seconds behind the leader, visibly frustrated with his Red Bull’s performance.

Despite the podium, Verstappen admitted after the race that Mercedes was simply out of reach today. Norris completed the podium in a valuable third place, reinforcing McLaren’s position as the dominant force in the championship, even without a race win.

Meanwhile, Piastri finished fourth, earning crucial points to maintain his lead in the Drivers’ Championship, though with a bittersweet feeling due to the pit stop incidents.

McLaren celebrates, but Russell shines as the star

Although McLaren mathematically secured the Constructors’ Championship thanks to points from Norris and Piastri, the spotlight at the Singapore Grand Prix was firmly on George Russell. His clean, dominant, and flawless victory proves that the British driver is now an unstoppable force in the 2025 Formula 1 season.

With a performance combining intelligence, speed, and complete control, Russell not only takes home the 25 points for the win but also the admiration of every team and fan. Marina Bay was his stage, and George Russell became its undisputed king.