In Singapore, the qualifying session proved to be successful, with both Sainz and Norris making it into Q3, qualifying 7th and 9th respectively. On the opening lap of the race, at turn five Sainz and Nico Hülkenberg collided, puncturing their tyres and as a result, dropping Sainz to the back of the field. He would be called in to pit for the hard compound tyres. The mechanics had trouble with the rear jack, causing Sainz to be stationary in the pits for over 40 seconds, which resulted in him coming out over a lap behind the leaders. Lando Norris benefitted from this and gained 2 places, elevating him to P7. Sainz could only manage P12 after this, while Norris would finish 7th.