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Singapore at Last

On Sunday 11 October 2026 Max Verstappen won under the lights of Singapore for the first time, at his tenth attempt, leading every lap.

Level A1 · Beginner

It is Sunday, 11 October 2026. Formula 1 is in Singapore. It is night. The city lights are on.

Max Verstappen starts first for Red Bull. He is first on every lap. He wins. It is his first win in Singapore.

Charles Leclerc is second for Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli is third for Mercedes. Antonelli is first in the championship.

George Russell starts at the back and finishes ninth. In two weeks the race is in Austin, in the United States.

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A2 · Elementary

On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Formula 1 raced at night in the streets of Singapore. It was hot, and the lights of the city were on. …

B1 · Intermediate

On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Formula 1 raced under floodlights through the streets of Singapore, on a hot and humid night. …

B2 · Upper intermediate

On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Formula 1 raced under floodlights through the streets of Singapore, in the heat and humidity for which the night race is known. …

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