Sergio Perez emerged victorious from a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, postponing team-mate Max Verstappen’s celebration of a second Formula One title.
It was the second victory for the Mexican driver this year and the fourth of his career in F1. Pérez crossed the finish line with a margin of 7.6 seconds over Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari. Carlos Sainz Jr. entered third with the other Ferrari.
“It was your best race, you were sensational,” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner proclaimed on team radio.
Pérez was investigated for a possible infraction during the entry of the safety car. This could mean a five-second penalty, which the difference against Leclerc would cover.
Verstappen emulated his worst result of the season, a seventh place at the British Grand Prix in July. He also retired in two of the first three races.
The Dutchman had won all five races and needed to take victory and finish 22 points ahead of Leclerc to be crowned champion for the second season in a row. He will be able to try again next weekend at the Japanese GP.
