Lando Norris secured a thrilling victory at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 22, 2024, held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Starting from pole position, Norris maintained a dominant lead throughout, culminating in an impressive win despite several close calls with the circuit’s unforgiving walls. “A few too many close calls – I had a couple of little moments in the middle – but it was well controlled, I think, otherwise,” Norris admitted post-race.
Norris extended his initial lead over Max Verstappen to more than 22 seconds by Lap 28, prompting strategic shifts from rival teams. “The car was mega. I could push, we were flying the whole race, and at the end, I could just chill. So it was a nice race, still tough, I’m a bit out of breath, but a fun one,” Norris reflected.
The race saw Max Verstappen finish second, maintaining his championship lead, while Oscar Piastri secured third. Other notable finishes included George Russell in fourth, Charles Leclerc in fifth, and Lewis Hamilton in sixth. Daniel Ricciardo, finishing eighteenth, set the fastest lap, hinting at a potential swan song.
“It’s tricky. It’s still tough out there and easy to lock the tires as I did,” said Norris, illustrating the race’s technical demands. Norris’s dominant performance underscores his stellar season amidst challenging conditions.
