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SGP / Marina Bay

2023 Singapore Grand Prix

The race scored 8.5/10a must-watch race.

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8.5 / 10

Must Watch

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2023 Singapore Grand Prix delivered an absolute thriller under the street lights, blending a high-stakes tactical chess match with late-race grandstand drama. An early safety car period disrupted initial strategy plans, but late tire gambles set up a breathtaking, multi-car battle for the lead in the closing laps. With 95 overtakes, four retirements, and relentless pressure forcing dramatic mistakes on the final lap, the outcome hung in the balance right up to the checkered flag.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 46 +126%
Overtakes (total) 95 +96%
Lead Changes 0 -100%
Grid Movement 48.0 +61%
Interruptions 2 +39%
Retirements 4 +57%
Winning Margin 0.8s -91%
Podium Gap 0.5s -95%
Strategy Variety 4 +48%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.4 -28%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 7.3 ±0.2
Late Drama 9.5
Unpredictability 8.5
Midfield Racing 7.3 ±0.2
Stakes 7.5 ±0.4
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2023 Singapore Grand Prix delivered an absolute thriller under the street lights, blending a high-stakes tactical chess match with late-race grandstand drama. An early safety car period disrupted initial strategy plans, but late tire gambles set up a breathtaking, multi-car battle for the lead in the closing laps. With 95 overtakes, four retirements, and relentless pressure forcing dramatic mistakes on the final lap, the outcome hung in the balance right up to the checkered flag.

What was the score for the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix?

The 2023 Singapore Grand Prix received a 8.5/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix?

No, the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

8.9

Carlos Sainz delivered a tactical masterclass under the lights at Marina Bay, cleverly offering DRS to Lando Norris to fend off a late charge from the Mercedes duo. The nail-biting strategic battle snapped Red Bull's historic winning streak and provided one of the most thrilling race finishes of the season.

Overtakes Top10

10.0

Forty-six overtakes were recorded among the top ten positions as cars jostled through safety car restarts and strategy splits. Out-of-position Red Bulls and fast-charging Mercedes cars on fresh rubber kept the sharp end of the grid constantly active.

Top3 Gap

9.6

The final lap produced a breathlessly close finish, with Carlos Sainz taking victory just 0.812 seconds ahead of Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium right behind them after George Russell crashed on the final lap while chasing the lead.

Team Variety

10.0

Three different manufacturers featured on the podium, with Ferrari taking victory, McLaren capturing second, and Mercedes finishing third. Ferrari and Red Bull also put cars inside the top five to round out a diverse lead group.

Grid Chaos

6.2

Qualifying shook up the starting order when both Red Bull drivers unexpectedly failed to reach Q3, leaving Max Verstappen eleventh and Sergio Perez thirteenth. A heavy qualifying crash for Lance Stroll also ruled him out of the race, setting up an unusual starting grid.

Overtakes Total

10.0

Ninety-five total overtakes made this one of the most action-packed editions of the Singapore Grand Prix. Recovery drives from Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, combined with late-race passing from Mercedes, inflated the total pass count well beyond typical street circuit numbers.

Tyre Strategy Variety

10.0

Strategic approaches diverged across the paddock, with most leaders starting on mediums while Red Bull gambled on hard tyres to open the race. Mercedes later made a decisive second pit stop for fresh mediums under a late Virtual Safety Car, creating a dramatic compound mismatch against those who stayed out.

Race Interruptions

5.0

Two race neutralizations shaped the tactical options at Marina Bay. A full Safety Car was deployed on lap 20 for Logan Sargeant's debris after brushing the wall, followed by a Virtual Safety Car on lap 44 when Esteban Ocon came to a halt on track.

Dnf Factor

8.0

Four drivers suffered retirements or failed to start, beginning with Lance Stroll sitting out following his qualifying crash. Yuki Tsunoda retired early, Esteban Ocon stopped with a mechanical failure, and George Russell crashed out from third place on the final lap.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Teams operated strictly within the standard dry slick tyre range throughout the Grand Prix. Track conditions remained consistent under the lights, allowing teams to focus purely on stint length and degradation.

Rain Factor

0.0

Rain played no part in the event, as the race took place under clear night skies in Singapore. Dry conditions persisted from lights out to the chequered flag.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
MH
2
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MH
3
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MHM
4
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
SH
5
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
HM
6
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
MH
7
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MH
8
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
HM
9
Liam LAWSON
Liam LAWSON
AlphaTauri / Finished
MH
10
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHS
11
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MHM
12
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Alfa Romeo / Finished
SHM
13
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
14
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MHM
15
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MHS
16
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / DNF
MHM
17
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Alfa Romeo / DNF
HM
18
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / DNF
MH
19
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
AlphaTauri / DNF
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Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
374 12
2
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
223 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
180 0
4
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
170 0
5
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
142 1
6
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
123 0
7
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
109 0
8
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
97 0
9
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
47 0
10
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
45 0
11
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
42 0
12
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
36 0
13
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
21 0
14
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
9 0
15
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
6 0
16
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo
4 0
17
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
AlphaTauri
3 0
18
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
3 0
19
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
AlphaTauri
2 0
20
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
0 0
21
Nyck de Vries
AlphaTauri
0 0
22
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
AlphaTauri
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
597 14
2
Mercedes
Mercedes
289 0
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
265 1
4
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
217 0
5
McLaren
McLaren
139 0
6
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
81 0
7
Williams
Williams
21 0
8
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
12 0
9
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
10 0
10
AlphaTauri
AlphaTauri
5 0
05

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