Mercedes' George Russell wins S'pore Grand Prix for 1st time

Russell took pole position for this year's Singapore Grand Prix.

He took full advantage of it, and got off to a great start.

Here's how the race start panned out! ▶️👀#F1 #SingaporeGP pic.twitter.com/LNtqGzwSML

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Here was how the drivers stacked up before the first pit stop.

There was quite the battle for second place.

LAP 41/62

Incoming: Max ⚔️ Lando

Norris chips away at the gap to Verstappen, but makes a small error at Turn 16! 😮#F1 #SingaporeGP pic.twitter.com/WRBxWft0HR

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LAP 53/62

A battle is brewing ☕️

Norris wants the P2, and he tries a move on Verstappen but doesn't get through! 👀#F1 #SingaporeGP pic.twitter.com/FqS1B3fZEK

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LAP 57/62

The gap is under a second! Norris is chasing down Verstappen for second place 👀#F1 #SingaporeGP pic.twitter.com/ruesD5jNDd

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But first place was never really in question.

And after a great showing last year at Singapore (he got 4th), Russell clinched his first ever Singapore Grand Prix victory.

Image from F1/X and Javier Lim/ Mothership