Sebastian Vettel won his first F1 race in over a year for Ferrari after beating an unhappy Charles Leclerc at the Singapore Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton only fourth who started second in the Mercedes, down to fourth, behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Vettel started third under the lights but jumped ahead of his teammate and Hamilton after Ferrari pitted him first - a decision which Leclerc questioned as the pole-sitter was denied a third straight victory.
The German benefited from unusual Ferrari strategy to leapfrog team-mate Charles Leclerc into the lead.
Leclerc told the team over the radio that it was "unfair" and it will do little to reduce tension within the team.
But it was a much-needed victory for the four-time world champion who has had a difficult, error-strewn season and faced questions about his status and future.
The four-time Formula One world champion celebrated his 53rd career win under the 1,500 bulbs which light up the Marina Bay Street Circuit, 22 races after he last stood on the top step of the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix in August 2018.
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