Russell Claims Singapore Pole in 1:29.158

George Russell claimed pole for the Singapore Grand Prix with a 1:29.158 lap, 0.182 seconds clear of Max Verstappen. Oscar Piastri qualified third, Russell’s teammate Kimi Antonelli fourth and Lando Norris fifth. Russell bounced back from a Friday crash and limited running to deliver Mercedes’ first Singapore pole since 2018 and his first under the Marina Bay floodlights. Verstappen expressed frustration after being impeded by a slowing car on his final flying lap. The tight, physically demanding night circuit makes starting positions especially valuable, and McLaren — while off the ultimate pace in qualifying — can still clinch the constructors’ championship this weekend with a strong race.