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McLaren's Lando Norris, who started from pole position, won the Singapore Grand Prix. The race, held at the iconic Marina Bay Street Circuit, saw Norris lead from start to finish, securing his third win of the season and narrowing the gap in the championship standings.
"It's pretty cool to be battling for victory here," Norris remarked before the race. His performance did not disappoint, as he crossed the finish line with a time of 1 hour, 40 minutes, and 52.571 seconds, a full 20.945 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
The victory was not just a personal triumph for Norris but also a historic moment for McLaren. This win marked the team's first victory at the Singapore Grand Prix since 2009, when Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag. The significance of this achievement was not lost on Norris, who expressed his pride in the team's performance. "To win here, especially after such a long time, is incredible. The team has worked so hard, and this is a testament to their dedication," he said.
The race itself was relatively drama-free, a rarity for the notoriously challenging Singapore circuit. Norris managed to avoid any major incidents, although he did have a couple of close calls with the barriers.
Max Verstappen, who finished second, acknowledged Norris's superior performance. "Lando was just too quick today. We couldn't catch him," Verstappen admitted. Verstappen's second-place finish, while not ideal for his championship hopes, still keeps him in the lead, however with a reduced margin.
Oscar Piastri, Norris's teammate, also had a commendable race, finishing third and securing a double podium for McLaren. "It's great to see both cars on the podium. We've made significant progress, and this result is a clear indication of that," Piastri commented.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished fifth, behind Mercedes' George Russell, who managed to hold off Leclerc in the closing laps. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso also put in strong performances, finishing seventh and eighth, respectively.
With six races remaining, the gap between him and Verstappen is now 52 points, with a maximum of 180 points still up for grabs.
