Verstappen takes Singapore Sprint pole ahead of Russell
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Sprint at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, with George Russell second and Charles Leclerc third. The Red Bull driver set a 1:31.156 in Sprint Qualifying at Marina Bay, though his result was noted as subject to a stewards’ investigation for an alleged yellow flag infringement in SQ1.
Verstappen continued his strong start to the Singapore weekend by taking pole position for the Sprint at Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Red Bull driver, who had also claimed his first win of the 2026 season before this session, produced a 1:31.156 in the final segment of Sprint Qualifying.
That lap put him 0.120 seconds clear of Mercedes driver George Russell, who will start alongside him on the front row. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified third, 0.243 seconds off Verstappen, while Oscar Piastri was fourth.
Verstappen’s pole was also described as his first time topping a qualifying session of any kind at Marina Bay. His result was, however, subject to a stewards’ investigation over an alleged yellow flag infringement during SQ1.
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