Singapore Grand Prix 2022 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Sergio Perez claimed a crucial victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, leading home Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz to secure Red Bull's first win at the Marina Bay street circuit. The Mexican driver controlled the challenging night race from the front, managing his pace expertly in Singapore's oppressive humidity and holding off intense pressure from the Ferraris in the closing stages. George Russell set the fastest lap for Mercedes while finishing fifth.

The race marked F1's return to Singapore after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Perez started from pole position and led from the start, though he had to defend hard against Leclerc's Ferrari throughout the race. Multiple Safety Car periods bunched up the field and provided opportunities for strategic gambits, but Perez maintained his composure each time. The challenging 61-lap race around the bumpy street circuit tested both driver stamina and car reliability, with the humid conditions making it one of the most physically demanding races of the season.

Max Verstappen's race ended in disappointment when he could only manage seventh place after a difficult qualifying left him starting from eighth on the grid. A lock-up at Turn 5 while battling with Lando Norris damaged his tires and compromised his race, preventing him from mounting a serious challenge. The result meant he would have to wait at least one more race to clinch the championship. Perez's victory, his second of the season, kept him mathematically in championship contention and demonstrated Red Bull's versatility across different track types, even on circuits that didn't traditionally suit their car.