Singapore Grand Prix – Race LIVE: Carlos Sainz leads with Charles Leclerc second after excellent start for Ferrari, while Yuki Tsunoda’s race ends on lap one

The Ferrari driver has extended his lead to 1.5 seconds on the medium tyres.

Oconn is holding onto seventh place and retains a buffer to Verstappen in eighth.

Perez has struggled this weekend and remains 13th.

Sainz remains a second ahead of his teammate, who is still 1.8 seconds clear of Russell.

Verstappen hasn’t come through the pack completely but has made it up to eighth and looks to be keeping up with race pace.

Norris remains fourth with Hamilton behind him in fifth.

Hamilton left the track when moiving past Norris and has given the place back.

Verstappen has moved up to ninth already whie Perez remains 13th.

The Ferraris remain in front with a two secodn gap from Leclerc to Russell in third place.

It looks as though Tsunoda’s withdrawal came from a punccture.

Tsunoda is out of the race already after an incident at turn five. We’re down to 18 cars.

Hamilton gives Russell back his place on the second lap.

Sianz still leads with Leclerc second.

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Ferrari get off to an excellent start and take the top two spots.

Russell and Hamilton battle on the opening laps with the senior driver just edging in front.

Russell asks on the radio if Hamilton will let him back past.

A rare challenge for Verstappen today as he starts in the middle of the grid.

I is entirely possible we will see the Dutchman on the podium this afternoon.

We’re closing in on lights out in what should be a fascinating Grand Prix in Singapore.

It’s known as one of the most demanding tracks on the circuit.

We’re expecting to see one stop strategies from most teams.

The Ferrari drivers arived in style as they waved from vintage cars in Singapore.

Red Bull currently lead Mercedes by 310 points in the Constructors’ Championship.

If Verstappen and Perez can come through the pack to secure a one-two today, they can win the championship as long as Mercedes do not score any points.

If one of the Red Bull drivers sets the fastest lap then they can afford for their rivals to score one point.

Aston Martin have confirmed that Lance Stroll will not race today after a 110mph crash in qualifying.

Stroll walked away from the incident but the decision has been taken to rest him anyway.

His teammate Fernando Alonso starts in seventh place.

Red Bull can win the Contructor’s Championship today if Mercedes pick up less than two points, but it’s not looking good after qualifying.

Verstappen starts in 11th, while Perez is two placed futher back in 13th.

Sainz starts on pole, with Russell next to him on the front line. Hamilton is fifth on the grid.

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We’ll have all the latest news and updates as Max Verstappen eyes an 11th consecutive win from 11th on the grid.