Russell Takes Singapore Pole; Verstappen Blames Norris

George Russell claimed pole at the Singapore Grand Prix’s Marina Bay Circuit, edging Max Verstappen by 0.182 seconds. Oscar Piastri was third, Kimi Antonelli fourth and Lando Norris fifth. Verstappen aborted his final Q3 run after catching Norris’s slow McLaren on the in‑lap, telling his engineer 'you can thank your mate' and later warning Norris 'that’s noted, it will be remembered,' as he blamed dirty air for losing downforce. Norris said he was three seconds ahead and denied wrongdoing, while Red Bull figures including Helmut Marko backed Verstappen. Commentators including Jenson Button said Norris technically broke no rules but understood Verstappen’s frustration, and onboard footage and reports suggest the FIA is unlikely to open a formal investigation.