Kirk Hunter captured his second career Victory Lane Racing Formula One Series victory Sunday at Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit, leading a competitive field that saw Steve Ruth finish second and Jay Smogolski third. All three drivers scored 135 raw race points, with tiebreakers determining the finishing order. Greg Miller continued his strong late-season performances with a fourth-place finish, while Gary Dadey rounded out the top five.
The championship picture continues to change. Jamie Dyke entered Singapore with a 22-point lead over Malachi Hammerle, but a 15th-place finish allowed Hammerle to trim the deficit to just 15 points with an eighth-place effort. Meanwhile, Hunter's victory moved him within 34 points of the championship lead, making this a legitimate three-driver battle heading into the final six races.
Scommessa Venta was another big winner at Singapore. Ruth and Smogolski delivered a double-podium finish, earning their team a second consecutive Team of the Week victory. Their late-season surge has put significant pressure on Scarlet Speedworks and championship leader Paris Motor Group.
SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX TOP FIVE
1. Kirk Hunter
2. Steve Ruth
3. Jay Smogolski
4. Greg Miller
5. Gary Dadey
Winner: Kirk Hunter (2nd career victory)
Winning Constructor: Honda (6th victory)
Team of the Week: Scommessa Venta (2nd victory)
DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP — AFTER 17 RACES
1. Jamie Dyke — 398
2. Malachi Hammerle — 383 (-15)
3. Kirk Hunter — 364 (-34)
4. Steve Ruth — 340 (-58)
5. Jay Smogolski — 334 (-64)
6. Dawn Keller — 329 (-69)
7. Stephen DiCaprio — 329 (-69)
8. Tyler Kruep — 315 (-83)
9. Mathew Steinfels — 315 (-83)
10. Britten Steinfels — 314 (-84)
BIGGEST MOVERS
Steve Ruth, Jay Smogolski, Tyler Kruep, and Greg Miller each climbed three positions in the standings.
BIGGEST DROPS
Britten Steinfels and Stephen Miller each fell four positions.
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
1. Paris Motor Group — 727
2. Scarlet Speedworks — 688 (-39)
3. Scommessa Venta — 674 (-53)
4. StoneHunter Racing — 643 (-84)
5. AlphaChampion — 629 (-98)
CONSTRUCTOR CHAMPIONSHIP
1. Honda — 573
2. Ferrari — 537 (-36)
3. Renault — 532 (-41)
4. Mercedes — 428 (-145)
5. Cadillac — 380 (-193)
6. Ford — 338 (-235)
POWER RANKINGS — TOP FIVE
1. Jamie Dyke — Still the championship favorite, but his advantage is slipping.
2. Kirk Hunter — Singapore victory puts him firmly in championship contention.
3. Malachi Hammerle — Closing quickly on Dyke with strong recent performances.
4. Jay Smogolski — Back-to-back podiums have transformed his championship outlook.
5. Greg Miller — Five top-six finishes in his last six races have fueled an impressive late-season comeback.
NEXT UP: UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
The series heads to Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 25. Jamie Dyke won this race in 2025 and will be looking to protect his shrinking championship advantage.
After Austin, the championship heads to Mexico City, São Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
With Dyke leading Hammerle by only 15 points and Hunter just 34 behind, the driver championship is far from settled. Meanwhile, PMG's team lead has dropped to 39 points, and Honda must continue holding off Ferrari and Renault in the constructor battle.
Six races remain. Three championships are on the line. The road to Abu Dhabi is going to be exciting!
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