Singapore Grand Prix, Verstappen on pole for Marina Bay grid
sportsOct 11, 202679263
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay street circuit for Red Bull, beating Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. George Russell will start at the back of the grid after exceeding the maximum number of power unit components. Caio Hadjar, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll were each permitted to start despite Q1 issues but will begin from the pit lane following parc fermé changes and power unit component limits. Lewis Hamilton said a set-up change spoiled his car balance after narrowly missing out on pole. The Sprint collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri drew criticism from team principal Mattia Binotto calling it unacceptable. The final grid confirms Verstappen on pole with Leclerc and Hamilton completing the front row, shaping race strategy with several drivers serving back-of-grid or pit-lane starts.
