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Verstappen takes pole position at Singapore Grand Prix amidst title chase

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:06 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Verstappen takes pole position at Singapore Grand Prix amidst title chase

Summary

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, starting at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. This race, which begins at 1pm BST, comes as Kimi Antonelli approaches a historic milestone, needing just 100 points to claim the driver championship. As the F1 season progresses, the exact number of remaining races remains uncertain, adding to the tension of the championship race.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen takes pole after a strong performance in the sprint.
•Race starts at 1pm BST at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
•Kimi Antonelli needs 100 points to become the youngest world champion.
•Season’s future race schedule is still undetermined.

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What they're saying

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F1 updates, 1pm BST start at the Marina Bay Street Circuit Verstappen takes pole after sprint win | And mail Daniel Also going on: Sport loves hyperbole, but sometimes, that hyperbole is true: we stand on the cusp of history. At some point soon, perhaps this month, we will bathe in the light of the F1’s youngest world champion, when Kimi Antonelli gets the 100 points he needs to lift this year’s driver championship. When you’re bousting cars around twisty tracks at 225mph, stuff can happen – and we don’t even know how many more races there’ll be this season – but even so, it’s surely coming. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Daniel Harris

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