SINGAPORE – George Russell secured a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix today, marking his third win of the 2025 Formula 1 season and solidifying McLaren’s remarkable ascent to clinch the Constructors’ Championship. The British driver controlled the race from the outset, expertly managing his tires and demonstrating a superior pace compared to the rest of the field.
Russell started from pole position, benefiting from a perfectly executed qualifying session. His initial getaway was flawless, immediately establishing a gap to Sergio Pérez in second. While Pérez mounted a valiant challenge, he was unable to close the distance, hampered by tire degradation and strategic choices.
The race was largely controlled by Russell, who consistently set the fastest lap and maintained a comfortable buffer. The McLaren team executed a brilliant strategy, opting for a one-stop approach that proved to be the optimal choice given the demanding track conditions and the degradation of the track surface.
Behind Russell, the race was a tactical battle for second place. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly finished in a strong second, benefiting from a late-race safety car period caused by a mechanical issue affecting Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. The safety car neutralized the final fifteen laps, effectively negating the potential for a late challenge and securing Gasly’s position.
Ferrari, despite Sainz’s early retirement, achieved a respectable third place with Charles Leclerc, demonstrating the team’s continued competitiveness. Red Bull Racing, arguably the dominant force of the season, had a difficult afternoon, with Max Verstappen struggling with mechanical problems and finishing sixth.
The victory for McLaren represents a historic moment for the Woking-based team. Their unprecedented Constructors’ Championship win, achieved without a single driver victory, underscores a remarkable transformation in the team’s performance and engineering capabilities. The McLaren team, under the leadership of technical director Dan Stowell, has consistently demonstrated innovation and strategic acumen, propelling them to the top of the standings.
“It’s incredible,” stated Russell after the race. “The team worked incredibly hard, and to bring home the Constructors’ Championship is a dream come true.”
The Singapore Grand Prix concludes a thrilling season, and McLaren’s triumph confirms their status as the standout team of 2025. The focus now shifts to the final round, where the championship battle will undoubtedly be intense.
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