McLaren’s Norris finished his 3rd profession win to cut into Red Bull motorist Verstappen’s lead on top of the F1 table.
Published On 22 Sep 2024
Formula One title competitor Lando Norris led from pole to chequered flag to win the Singapore Grand Prix, constricting the space to champion leader Max Verstappen, who was 2nd.
It was the McLaren motorist’s 3rd profession GP win and his veryfirst from pole at his 6th effort.
His McLaren colleague Oscar Piastri endedup 3rd to extend their lead over Red Bull in the contractors’ champion.
It was a extremely incident-free run around the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday, the veryfirst in its 15-race history not to see a security carsandtruck released.
At the end of the 62 continuous laps, Norris had lowered Verstappen’s title lead to 52 points with 6 races and 3 sprints to go.
DRIVER STANDINGS (after 18/24 rounds)
The space inbetween the leading 2 narrows to 52 points 👀#F1 #SingaporeGP pic.twitter.com/MfpZSQcUmE
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 22, 2024
Piastri’s 3rd location, combined with Sergio Perez just handling 10th in the 2nd Red Bull, indicated McLaren’s lead in the fitters’ champion was raised to 41 points.
Norris got away remarkably from pole and was clear of Verstappen into the veryfirst bend as Lewis Hamilton, on softer tires, attempted to put pressure on the Dutchman.
But the three-time world champ fendedoff the Englishman and all the vehicles finished the opening lap securely.
Norris quickly opened up a space of more than a 2nd over Verstappen.
Hamilton from 3rd was the just frontrunner to start on soft tires, however he paid a charge for it after he had to pit