Singapore GP Shakes Up 2026 F1 Standings – Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen in Tight Battle
The Singapore night race has reshuffled the top of the 2026 championship, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen exchanging positions in a close duel.
In a dramatic Singapore night race that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the 2026 Formula 1 championship standings have taken a sharp turn. Lewis Hamilton, who finished third, now sits just one point behind Max Verstappen, who claimed the victory on the island’s slick streets. The result has tightened the title fight, making every subsequent race even more critical for the championship contenders.
According to Crash.net, Verstappen’s win was the first of the season for Red Bull, giving him 25 points and moving him to 82 points in the standings. Hamilton’s third-place finish earned him 15 points, bringing his tally to 81. The gap between the two drivers has narrowed from a 12‑point lead last week to a mere one‑point margin. Other key figures in the standings include Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth for Ferrari, and Sergio Perez, who secured a podium for Red Bull in fifth place.
RacingNews365 confirms the same figures and highlights the impact of the Singapore GP on the midfield battle. Lando Norris and George Russell, both from McLaren, finished sixth and seventh respectively, keeping the team’s points total competitive. The standings now read: 1) Max Verstappen – 82, 2) Lewis Hamilton – 81, 3) Charles Leclerc – 73, 4) Sergio Perez – 68, 5) Lando Norris – 60.
For Indian fans, the race was broadcast live on FanCode, with commentary in Hindi and English. The Singapore GP started at 10:00 PM IST, and the live feed was available on the FanCode app and website. Viewers could also catch highlights and post‑race analysis on the official F1 YouTube channel and the F1 app. With the championship battle tightening, the next race in the calendar will be a crucial test for both Hamilton and Verstappen as they vie for the title.
Source: Crash.net, RacingNews365