Lewis Hamilton opened a commanding 40-point advantage over Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel as he controlled a processional Singapore Grand Prix. Hamilton led away from pole position and ran a Hypersoft/Soft tyre strategy to control the 61-lap race around Marina Bay, with the Briton rarely challenged up front. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen remained a lingering threat for much of the race – and reeled in Hamilton as they encountered lapped cars mid-race – but ultimately settled for a fine second place. Vettel took a low-key third as he and Ferrari were out-foxed by Verstappen and Red Bull through the pit stop phase. Vettel was the first of the front-runners to pit on lap...
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