Verstappen takes Singapore sprint pole ahead of Russell and Leclerc
Max Verstappen topped Sprint Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay, beating George Russell by 0.120 seconds with Charles Leclerc third. The Red Bull driver set a 1:31.156 in the final segment, though the result was noted as being subject to a stewards’ investigation over an alleged yellow flag infringement in SQ1.
Verstappen finished fastest in Sprint Qualifying at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, taking top spot for Saturday’s Sprint. His best lap in the final segment was 1:31.156, which put him 0.120 seconds clear of Mercedes driver Russell, while Ferrari’s Leclerc was third, 0.243 seconds off the pace.
The result marked the first time Verstappen has ended a qualifying session at the Singapore circuit in first place, although it will not count as an official pole position. Motorsport.com noted the performance also highlighted the Red Bull car’s pace in the track’s many slow-speed corners.
BBC Sport reported that Verstappen’s sprint pole came after another settings issue. FIA said the result remained subject to a stewards’ investigation into an alleged yellow flag infringement during SQ1.
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