![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lewis-hamilton-reveals-red-bull-theory-as-he-finishes-on-podium/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/crop-23993689.jpg&description=STAPPED IT Published : 19:14, 17 Sep 2023 SO that's what happens when Max Verstappen doesn't win. Formula One fans were treated to one of the most exciting finishes in ages as Verstappen's winning run came to a shuddering halt in Singapore. 2 Russell's late crash allowed Lewis Hamilton to take third Credit: Rex 2 It was a rare tough race for Red Bull as Max Verstappen finished in fifth Credit: Alamy Carlos Sainz , Lando Norris , George Russell AND Lewis Hamilton all slugged it out for the win and were separated by less than two seconds. Ferrari's Sainz took the victory while Russell was left choking back the tears after crashing into the barriers on the final lap, so Norris and Hamilton completed the podium. The exciting climax was exactly the stuff F1 bosses had been hoping for as this season had been dominated by the impressive Red Bull team, who had won all the previous 14 races. But Hamilton does not expect this shock result to signal the end of their reign at the top, but more of a reflection that they have already downed tools on this year's car in preparation for next year's model. He said: "I don't know why they are far off pace wise, but it is great to see others up there. It is probably a possibility that they have not been developing. "Others have brought upgrades and they are working on next year's car because they are so far ahead and we are still developing this one." Verstappen finished in fifth after starting down in 11th after an unusually poor weekend, but he still managed to increase his lead in the championship over his teammate Sergio Perez, who was eighth. However, despite his 151-point lead, it is unlikely he will retain his title next Sunday in the Japanese GP and is more-certain to do so two weeks later in Qatar . FREE BETS - BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS And he sent a warning to his rivals that he reckons will be back on the pace in Japan , saying: "I think we will be quick in Suzuka. It's not my problem, it's their worries!){kind=link}
SO that’s what happens when Max Verstappen doesn’t win.
Formula One fans were treated to one of the most exciting finishes in ages as Verstappen’s winning run came to a shuddering halt in Singapore.
Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, George Russell AND Lewis Hamilton all slugged it out for the win and were separated by less than two seconds.
Ferrari’s Sainz took the victory while Russell was left choking back the tears after crashing into the barriers on the final lap, so Norris and Hamilton completed the podium.
The exciting climax was exactly the stuff F1 bosses had been hoping for as this season had been dominated by the impressive Red Bull team, who had won all the previous 14 races.