Perez captures Singapore Grand Prix night race to grab 4th Formula 1 career victory

Max Verstappen's Formula One title celebrations were put on hold after the Red Bull driver placed seventh at a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix, won by his teammate Sergio Perez on Sunday.

Perez's second win of the season saw him finish 7.6 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. in third place.

Perez was being investigated for a potential safety car infringement. It could mean a time penalty of five seconds, in which case the Mexican driver's lead over Leclerc covered him.

Verstappen's equal-lowest position this year matches his seventh at the British GP in July. He also had two retirements in the first three races.

A sweet, sweet moment for Checo