Lewis Hamilton Rocks the Marina Bay Strip!
Race Recap: A Prime‑Time Showdown
- Lewis Hamilton started from pole and held the top spot all night, claiming his fourth Singapore GP win.
- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen slid into second place, but had to give up the spot after a close pit stop.
- Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel scooped third, after a daring overtake on Verstappen in the first lap, just before the safety car rolled in.
- Vale Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen rounded out the top five, securing fourth and fifth respectively.
Highlights That Made the Crowd Go Wild
- Vettel’s first‑lap pass: he leapt past Verstappen right before the safety car cut the track into chaos.
- Verstappen’s pit‑lane drama: he hit the curb just inches ahead of Hamilton, nearly swiping the four‑time champion.
- Hamilton’s defensive manoeuvre: he nudged Verstappen off by turning left, keeping the Briton comfortable on the front row.
Championship Implications
With 281 points under his belt, Hamilton now has a 40‑point advantage over Vettel, leaving the title race tighter and the field eager for the next six races.
Final Word
In a city where traffic lights control the flow of life, Hamilton steered his car with the same precision, earning a clean lap that beat the night‑time gridlock and kept his lead soaring higher. 2028’s season, it seems, is shaping up to be a thrilling race‑race.
