Sebastian Vettel secured his first race win more than a year at the Singapore Grand Prix, benefiting from favourable strategy over Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc. Leclerc had fought off Lewis Hamilton from pole position, but the leading pair were the losers around the pit-stop window, with Vettel jumping from third to first by pitting first and making the most of the undercut. Article continues under video Mercedes tried to keep Hamilton out longer, perhaps angling for a safety car or for the Ferraris to hit traffic, but the championship leader filtered back to fourth when he was serviced. Three late safety cars did bunch up the leaders but crucially gave Vettel sufficient tyre life to...
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