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Verstappen takes Singapore Grand Prix pole ahead of Leclerc

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay with a lap of 1:31.373. He beat Charles Leclerc by 0.054s, while Lewis Hamilton qualified third.

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October 10, 2026
Verstappen takes Singapore Grand Prix pole ahead of Leclerc

Verstappen claimed his first Singapore Grand Prix pole position in qualifying at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Red Bull driver set a best lap of 1:31.373 to take his second pole of the weekend after also topping Sprint Qualifying.

Leclerc came closest to stopping Verstappen, ending up 0.054s behind in second. Hamilton, who had been quickest in the opening two qualifying segments, finished third.

Verstappen's first Q3 lap proved decisive, with several front-runners unable to improve on their final runs. Conditions remained humid throughout the session.

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