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Vettel ends long wait for victory with Singapore Grand Prix triumph

Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel celebrates his victory on the podium after the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on September 22, 2019. [AFP]

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel ended his year-long drought without a win at the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday, mastering a hazy circuit to claim a record fifth triumph in the city-state. 

The German was chased home by teammate Charles Leclerc, who started on pole but lost the lead to the four-time world champion after making his pit stop, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who finished third.

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