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Verstappen Takes Sprint Pole in Singapore Thriller
11 Oct
Summary
- Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Sprint race.
- George Russell will start the Sprint from the front row, behind Verstappen.
- Russell is set to start Sunday's Grand Prix from the back of the grid.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Sprint, qualifying fastest at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. He will start the Sprint race ahead of George Russell, who will join him on the front row.
Russell faces a difficult weekend, as he is scheduled to start Sunday's Grand Prix from the back of the grid. This decision follows changes to his power unit components. Championship standings show Antonelli holding an 84-point lead over Russell.
Verstappen, who has not yet won the Singapore Grand Prix, expressed his satisfaction with taking pole. He noted the close competition on the track and the challenge of pushing close to the walls. The Red Bull driver mentioned that the car felt more responsive with soft tires, acknowledging that while they have been strong recently, Singapore's track still exposes some of the car's weaknesses, which they are managing.
