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Red Bull's Sergio Perez beat Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in an action-packed 2022 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen ...

But after catching the eye outside of the F1 sphere, before his stunning impromptu grand prix debut in Italy, will it lead to a delayed full-time race seat? The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume The Australian rising star is fast, consistent, confident, adaptable and has shown excellent racecraft, but there’s already a taint to his reputation.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez hailed the best performance of his F1 career to date as he controlled an “intense” Singapore Grand Prix to beat Ferrari rival ...

[READ MORE: Perez holds off Leclerc to win rollercoaster 2022 Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen settles for 7th](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.perez-holds-off-leclerc-to-win-rollercoaster-2022-singapore-grand-prix-as.6fJ3Awe6YmTCf7KSqI2IVG.html) They just told me I was under investigation, [and] to increase the gap, so that is what we did.” I pushed [and] I gave everything for the win today,” said Perez. All in all, [it was] a fantastic day.” The last few laps were so intense. [but got the jump on Leclerc](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.watch-enjoy-the-race-start-at-marina-bay-as-perez-gets-the-jump-on-leclerc.7owlh0W3U9LVDjbifkP6FD.html) as the action began and never looked back – leading the way as initially wet conditions transitioned to dry.

Max Verstappen's Formula One title celebration was put on hold after he placed seventh at a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix, won by his teammate Sergio Perez.

Lewis Hamilton made a rare mistake on Lap 33 and thudded his Mercedes into the crash barrier. “I was told to increase the gap, that’s what I did.” Verstappen made a mistake after the second safety car restart, following AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda’s crash on Lap 36. “A difficult race, a good night’s sleep and we will get ready for Japan.” “I think it’s nice for Max to get it in Japan,“ Perez said. I gave everything for the win today.”

Charles Leclerc closed the gap on Max Verstappen's lead in the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship after scoring second place in the Singapore Grand Prix, ...

But after catching the eye outside of the F1 sphere, before his stunning impromptu grand prix debut in Italy, will it lead to a delayed full-time race seat? The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume The Australian rising star is fast, consistent, confident, adaptable and has shown excellent racecraft, but there’s already a taint to his reputation.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez won the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay on Sunday, a rain-delayed race punctuated by safety cars for multiple crashes and ...

But after catching the eye outside of the F1 sphere, before his stunning impromptu grand prix debut in Italy, will it lead to a delayed full-time race seat? The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume The Australian rising star is fast, consistent, confident, adaptable and has shown excellent racecraft, but there’s already a taint to his reputation.

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The Dutchman was fuming on team radio and will have to pull out something special to challenge Charles Leclerc, who will start from pole position. Max Verstappen, meanwhile, was fuming after he was forced to abandon his final flying lap in qualifying and return to the pits because his Red Bull was low on fuel. “Therefore car number 63 should now be required to start the race from the pit lane.” Britain’s Russell has finished in the top five for all but one of the races he has completed in his debut season for Mercedes.

Sergio Perez blamed a 'miscommunication' with the safety car for being investigated for breaching the rules on his way to victory in Formula 1's Singapore ...

But after catching the eye outside of the F1 sphere, before his stunning impromptu grand prix debut in Italy, will it lead to a delayed full-time race seat? The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume The Australian rising star is fast, consistent, confident, adaptable and has shown excellent racecraft, but there’s already a taint to his reputation.

Heavy rain, delays, crashes and more led to Max Verstappen's 7th place finish while teammate Sergio Perez took top honours.

Lewis Hamilton made a rare mistake on Lap 33 and thudded his Mercedes into the crash barrier. Drivers had to finish the 61-lap race within a two-hour window. Verstappen made a mistake after the second safety car restart, following AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda's crash on Lap 36. “I think it's nice for Max to get it in Japan," Perez said. Perez had secured only two podiums in the previous eight races, a run which included two retirements. I gave everything for the win today.”

Sergio Pérez passed polesitter Charles Leclerc at the start and resisted race-long pressure from the Ferrari driver to take a hard-earned victory at the ...

He was able to continue but dropped to P8 and after pitting to shed flat-spotted tyres for new softs he rejoined in P14. Pérez pitted from the lead and after taking on medium tyres he was able to comfortably rejoin in the lead. After the race the Mexican driver was handed a repirmand and a five-second for falling more than 10 car lengths behind the Safety Car. The Briton was able to carry but fell back between fourth-placed Lando Norris and Verstappen in sixth. In the second decision, the stewards said that the Red Bull driver had ignored a warning from race direction to close the gap and as such was handed the five-second penalty. Behind Vettel, Hamilton finished ninth and the final point on offer went to Pierre Gasly. Following the race he was summoned to the stewards and handed a reprimand and a five-second time penalty for safety car infringements, but with a 7.5s gap to Leclerc, kept his win. Further back Verstappen bogged down at the start and dropped to P12. The Dutchman rose steadily through the order after a poor start but then was forced to battle back from 14th after a late-race lock-up. He was freed on lap 21, however, when Alonso suffered and engine failure and steered his Alpine up an escape road. The Mexican got better traction off the line and powered past Leclerc as they raced towards the first corner. Sergio Pérez passed polesitter Charles Leclerc at the start and resisted race-long pressure from the Ferrari driver to take a hard-earned victory at the Singapore Grand Prix.