🔗 Share this article Russell Takes the Win in F1 Singapore GP as Intra-Team Conflict Erupt Between Team McLaren Teammates The Mercedes driver dominated from start to finish to take the checkered flag at the Singapore Grand Prix, controlling the race from the outset and making no mistakes. Behind him, however, a heated dispute unfolded between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, creating internal friction in the points race. Opening Lap Controversy Creates Friction Norris made an aggressive move on his fellow McLaren driver at the initial corners, gaining position but clashing slightly with Piastri's car in the process. The Australian driver was openly frustrated by the incident, promptly complaining over his onboard communication. “Do we condone Lando barging past me? That wasn't very team-oriented,” he remarked in the heat of the moment. Team Management Complications The team's prior efforts to create balanced competition between their leading competitors created additional challenges in this tense situation. The Australian voiced obvious frustration with the team's response that they would examine what happened afterward. “That's not fair, I'm sorry, that's simply not fair,” he maintained. “When avoiding one car means hitting your own teammate, that's a pretty poor job of avoidance.” On-Track Action Meanwhile, the race leader maintained his gap, controlling the pace at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Red Bull driver secured second position, holding off challenges from the charging Norris in the latter part of the event. Russell's dominant performance marked his first Singapore win McLaren secured the constructors' championship amid the driver conflict The points competition among the McLaren drivers remains extremely close with six races remaining Finishing Order The race classification saw Russell take victory ahead of the Red Bull in P2, with the British driver taking third and his teammate coming home fourth. The result closed the margin in the points battle to merely 22 points between the drivers. Additional Highlights Mercedes rookie The Italian driver secured fifth place, while Ferrari duo Hamilton and Leclerc took sixth and seventh respectively. The seven-time champion is under scrutiny for repeated track limit violations during the latter part of the event. The Singapore Grand Prix delivered both sporting excellence and significant internal conflict, setting the stage for an thrilling finale to the championship campaign.