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Russell Seals Singapore GP Pole as Verstappen Lines Up Second

FIA checks dropped both Williams cars to the back for a rear‑wing DRS breach.

Leclerc has beaten Hamilton in the qualifying battle at Ferrari
Second-placed Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen looks on after the qualifying session for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 4, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) (Photo by LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images)
McLaren were only one-thousandth of a second faster than last year in Singapore
Oscar Piastri says his focus in Singapore for the race will be maximising points, not keeping Lando Norris behind him. Image: XPB Images

Overview

  • George Russell delivered two Q3 laps good enough for pole, finishing 0.182s clear after rebounding from an FP2 crash at Turn 16.
  • Max Verstappen aborted his final push when he caught Lando Norris on a slow lap late in the lap, saying dirty air cost him a shot at pole.
  • Oscar Piastri qualified third with Norris fifth as McLaren acknowledged surprise at their limited single‑lap pace at Marina Bay.
  • Williams’ Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz Jr. were disqualified from qualifying for exceeding the DRS slot‑gap limit and will start at the back.
  • After two practice crashes and major repairs, Liam Lawson will start 14th, and several Q1 laps remain under review by the stewards for yellow‑flag concerns.