2022 Singapore Grand Prix: All You Need to Know
Full Results and Highlights
Race Results
Sergio Pérez of Red Bull Racing took the checkered flag at the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix, marking his second Formula 1 victory of the season and the first in his career at Marina Bay.
Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari finished second, followed by Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in third place.
Standings Update
Pérez's win consolidates his second place in the Drivers' Championship, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing extends his lead at the top. Hamilton remains in sixth place.
Race Highlights
The race featured several thrilling moments, including:
- A strong start by Verstappen, who overtook Pérez for the lead on the first lap.
- A safety car intervention following a crash by Nicholas Latifi, which allowed Pérez to close the gap to Verstappen.
- A strategic pit stop by Red Bull that gave Pérez the advantage over Verstappen.
- A late-race charge by Hamilton, who overtook several cars to secure a podium finish.
Quotes from the Podium
"It's an incredible feeling to win here in Singapore," said Pérez. "It was a tough race, but we managed to stay focused and execute our strategy perfectly."
"We had a good start, but unfortunately, we lost the lead to Sergio after the safety car," said Verstappen. "But we're still leading the championship, so we'll keep pushing."
"I'm really happy with our performance today," said Hamilton. "It's been a difficult season, but we're starting to make progress."
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