Formula 1: Vettel victorious in Singapore Grand Prix

By Emre Asikci

ANKARA (AA) - Ferrari team's German driver Sebastian Vettel won the Singapore Grand Prix in Formula 1 on Sunday.

The competition was held in 5.6 kilometers (3.4 miles) long Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore by 61 laps as Vettel won the campaign with a degree of one hour, 58 minutes and 33 seconds.

Vettel, who started the competition in the third pole position, dominated the race to his first win of the season.

Another Ferrari driver from Monaco, Charles Leclerc was runner-up, finishing this race 2.6 seconds behind Vettel and Red Bull's Max Verstappen was 3.8 seconds behind winner as Dutch driver completed the Grand Prix in the third spot.

The 16th race of the season will be held in Russia on Sept. 29.

Top 10 drivers in Singapore:

1. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Honda)

4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

5. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

6. Alexander Albon (Red Bull-Honda)

7. Lando Norris (McLaren-Renault)

8. Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso-Honda)

9. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)

10. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo-Ferrari)

- Driver Standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 296 points

2. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 231

3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 200

4. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 200

5. Sebastian Vettel (Germany): 194

- Constructor Standings:

1. Mercedes: 527 points

2. Ferrari: 394

3. Red Bull: 289

4. McLaren: 89

5. Renault: 67