George Russell led the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race from pole position but crashed out in the rain on lap 10. The Mercedes driver lost control at Turn 7, sliding into the barrier and triggering a virtual safety car. The incident came as heavy rain fell at Marina Bay, making conditions treacherous.
Russell, who had pulled a 1.2-second lead over Max Verstappen, was unable to recover and retired from the race. The crash promoted Verstappen to the lead, with Charles Leclerc moving into second. The sprint race was red-flagged shortly after, with drivers struggling to cope with the worsening weather.
The FIA confirmed no injuries from the incident, but Russell expressed frustration post-race, citing a sudden loss of grip. The main Grand Prix on Sunday is expected to face similar wet conditions.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing