Verstappen secures pole position amid McLaren struggles in Singapore
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Max Verstappen achieved pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix after winning the sprint race earlier in the day. Verstappen, showing strong form, is positioned to contend for victory, while concerns remain about Red Bull's inconsistent starts. McLaren faced challenges, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri colliding during the sprint, jeopardizing their potential finishes. The Grand Prix offers Verstappen a chance to continue his momentum after a recent win in Malaysia.
- •Verstappen won the sprint race before securing pole in Singapore.
- •He is aiming for a second grand prix win in a week.
- •McLaren's Norris crashed into teammate Piastri during the sprint.
- •Norris and Piastri were on track for strong finishes before the collision.
- •Verstappen trails Kimi Antonelli by 129 points in the standings.
- 5:46 PMBBC Sport — Verstappen building major momentum as 'no-one very happy' at McLaren
"Max Verstappen's revival might not be a serious issue for Kimi Antonelli but it is for McLaren, who had a bad Saturday in Singapore, writes Andrew Benson.
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