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Max Verstappen takes sprint pole at Singapore GP; Antonelli seventh

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Max Verstappen takes sprint pole at Singapore GP; Antonelli seventh
Summary

Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix, clocking a fastest time of 1 minute 31.156 seconds. He was only 0.120 seconds quicker than Mercedes' George Russell, who joins him on the front row. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed third, while defending champion Lando Norris was fifth. Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, will start from seventh after underperforming compared to his competitors. The session experienced interruptions due to a crash by Sergio Perez and timing issues.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sprint race is scheduled for Saturday.
  • •Verstappen's qualifying pole is a career first at Marina Bay.
  • •Antonelli outpaced by both Ferraris and Russell.
  • •Sergio Perez's crash caused interruptions in the session.
Latest Updates
  • 2:49 PMESPN F1 — Verstappen on pole for sprint race at Singapore GP
  • 1:50 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Singapore GP: Max Verstappen takes sprint pole with Kimi Antonelli only seventh
  • 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen claims pole position for sprint race at F1 Singapore GP
  • 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen beats Russell to Singapore sprint pole
  • 1:47 PMAutosport — F1 Singapore GP: Verstappen storms to sprint pole with Antonelli only seventh
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Max Verstappen topped sprint qualifying for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, where he will be joined on the front row by George Russell. This is the first time Verstappen has come first in a qualifying session of any sort at Marina Bay Street Circuit. Meanwhile, championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start Saturday’s sprint race from seventh, having been outpaced by the Ferraris and ...Keep reading

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Max Verstappen topped sprint qualifying for Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix after a stellar final lap, where he will be joined on the front row by George Russell. This is the first time Verstappen has come first in a qualifying session of any sort at Marina Bay Street Circuit, though he will be investigated afterwards for an alledged yellow flag infringement. Read ...Keep reading

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Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday. The Red Bull driver ran only one flying lap, instead of the usual two, to clock the fastest time of 1 minute 31.

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