Max Verstappen reacts to Singapore GP curse being broken after years of heartbreak

After a career that missed out on a victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen finally climbed to the top of the podium during a Sunday race on the Marina Bay street circuit. After a mixed season for the Red Bull team, this is the four-time Grand Prix champion’s second consecutive victory.

This news ends a demanding triple program covering Baku, Sepang and Singapore. Verstappen finished second in the first of the trio. But it was in Malaysia that he won his first victory of the season. And after a successful sprint race in Singapore where he also finished first, Verstappen has now made a habit of it as his success gains momentum.

Verstappen checks Singapore

Verstappen had finished second at Marina Bay in 2018, 2024 and 2025. But after all his attempts, he never finished first. Now he can check that off his list, leaving only the Madring as an active circuit where he has yet to win.

“Yeah. It took a while,” he said after the race. “But I think this race was very good. I mean, yes, we had pace when we needed it with the soft tires and the mediums, although I think the medium tires for everyone were a little more difficult, but it worked, so of course I’m very happy to win here.”

This sudden flow of success gives the Milton Keynes team the boost of motivation they needed after what had been a mainly Mercedes-dominated season so far.

“Yeah, I think the last few races have been really positive for us and it’s just great to see. And we’ve got a lot of motivation in the team to try and get even more results. So it’s a really good group of people. I’m really enjoying working with them and hopefully we can have a little more fun until the end of the year.”

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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It wasn’t a flawless weekend for Red Bull after Isack Hadjar failed to finish the sprint race due to mechanical issues. This saw him start from pit lane for Sunday’s grand prix.

Red Bull hopes to continue its winning streak in Austin for the United States Grand Prix.