Verstappen takes Singapore Sprint Qualifying top spot
Max Verstappen set the quickest time in Sprint Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay, finishing ahead of George Russell and Charles Leclerc. Verstappen said the result was unexpected, while the classification was noted as subject to a stewards’ investigation over an alleged yellow flag infringement in SQ1.
Verstappen topped Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with a lap of 1:31.156 in the final segment. He finished 0.120 seconds clear of Mercedes driver George Russell, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third, 0.243 seconds off the pace.
Formula 1 quoted Verstappen as saying, "I did not expect this" after securing Sprint pole. Motorsport.com noted it was the first time in his Formula 1 career that Verstappen had ended a qualifying session fastest at Marina Bay, although it will not count as an official pole position.
The FIA said Verstappen’s result was subject to a stewards’ investigation into an alleged yellow flag infringement during SQ1. The session took place on Friday ahead of Saturday’s Sprint.
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