Red Bull’s run of seven consecutive victories finally came to an end at the Singapore GP, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. taking the victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Liam Lawson also scored his maiden Formula 1 points in ninth place for AlphaTauri, making him the first New Zealander to score points in the sport since Brendon Hartley in 2018.
Sainz Takes Victory at Singapore GP
Sainz started the race from the pole position and never looked back, leading every lap to take his first career victory. He was able to withstand pressure from Verstappen throughout the race, and ultimately crossed the line over two seconds ahead.
Verstappen Finishes Second
Verstappen started the race from second on the grid and was unable to challenge Sainz for the lead. He did, however, manage to hold off Hamilton to finish second.
Hamilton Takes Third
Hamilton started the race from third on the grid and was able to finish on the podium despite a difficult race. He struggled with pace throughout the weekend and was unable to challenge Verstappen for second place.
Lawson Scores Maiden Points
Lawson started the race from 13th on the grid and drove a superb race to finish in ninth place. He benefited from a number of late retirements and crashes, but he also showed excellent pace and racecraft.
Red Bull’s Winning Streak Comes to an End
Red Bull’s seven-race winning streak came to an end at the Singapore Grand Prix, but they still remain the team to beat in the 2023 Formula 1 championship. Verstappen leads the drivers’ championship by 116 points from Leclerc, with Red Bull leading the constructors’ championship by 125 points from Ferrari.
Conclusion
The Singapore Grand Prix was a thrilling race, with Sainz taking the victory ahead of Verstappen and Hamilton. Lawson also scored his maiden F1 points in ninth place. Red Bull’s winning streak came to an end, but they still remain the team to beat in the 2023 championship.
Red Bull’s struggles
Red Bull appeared to be struggling at the Singapore Grand Prix, with both Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez struggling to match the pace of Ferrari and Mercedes. Verstappen said after the race that he was “not happy” with the car’s performance, and Perez said that he had “no grip” in the race.
It is not clear why Red Bull was struggling at the Singapore Grand Prix, but it is possible that the track’s tight and twisty layout did not suit the car. It is also possible that Ferrari and Mercedes had made improvements to their cars since the previous race.
Lawson’s maiden points
Lawson’s maiden F1 points were a well-deserved reward for the New Zealander. He has been performing well in Formula 1 this season, and he has shown that he has the potential to be a future star.
Lawson’s points finish was also a boost for AlphaTauri, who has had a difficult season. The team has been struggling to compete with the other midfield teams, and Lawson’s points finish will give them some hope for the future.
Conclusion
The Singapore Grand Prix was a thrilling race, with Sainz taking the victory ahead of Verstappen and Hamilton. Lawson also scored his maiden F1 points in ninth place. Red Bull’s winning streak came to an end, but they still remain the team to beat in the 2023 championship.
It will be interesting to see how Red Bull responds to their struggles at the Singapore Grand Prix. They will need to find a way to improve the car’s performance if they want to continue their winning streak. However, they are still the team to beat in the 2023 championship, and they will be looking to bounce back at the next race.
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