Here’s a summary of the 2023 F1 Singapore Grand Prix race:

Carlos Sainz led from the beginning, with his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc overtaking George Russell’s Mercedes for an early Ferrari 1-2. A safety car period caused by Logan Sargeant’s Williams hitting the barrier led to pit stops, causing Leclerc to fall behind Russell and Lando Norris (McLaren). He later lost another position to Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) when he ran wide after the restart.

A virtual safety car later in the race allowed the Mercedes drivers to use fresh medium tires and close the gap to the leaders. In a thrilling finish, the top four drivers raced closely until Russell crashed out on the final lap. Norris secured second place, with Hamilton finishing third.

Max Verstappen, who started 11th on hard tires, initially made progress but was disadvantaged by the safety car, eventually finishing fifth after dropping to 15th.

Sainz, who started on medium tires from pole position, led Leclerc, who started on softs and passed Russell.

Hamilton also overtook Russell briefly but lost the position, and Norris (McLaren) passed Hamilton. Yuki Tsunoda retired on the opening lap after colliding with Sergio Perez’s Red Bull, damaging Perez’s front wing.

Sargeant hit the wall on lap 20, causing debris and a brief safety car period. Sainz pitted and retained the lead, but Leclerc lost positions due to the pit stops.

Verstappen, on hard tires, gained positions early in the race but stayed out during the safety car, leaving him vulnerable on old tires. Russell overtook him at the restart.

Norris passed Verstappen for third, and Hamilton followed suit. Russell overtook Leclerc for third.

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso attacked Perez for seventh but lost a spot to Esteban Ocon. Verstappen pitted and rejoined on mediums in 15th.

Ocon retired, causing a virtual safety car, and Mercedes pitted Russell and Hamilton for fresh medium tires.

Sainz led Norris with a narrow margin as the race resumed, while Russell closed in quickly. Russell passed Leclerc and Hamilton followed suit.

Russell crashed out on the final lap, promoting Hamilton to third. Norris held off Hamilton to secure second place.

Verstappen made his way into the top 10 with fresh tires, ultimately finishing fifth, right behind Leclerc.

It was an eventful and exciting race with several position changes and a dramatic finish.