Russell Takes Singapore Pole, Sets Track Record

George Russell produced a scintillating final lap to take pole for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay, setting a new track record. Russell recovered from a practice crash to claim his seventh career pole and Mercedes’ first Singapore pole since 2018. Max Verstappen qualified second and championship leader Oscar Piastri third. Lando Norris could only manage fifth, leaving him under pressure in the title fight as Piastri heads into the race with a points advantage. With 10 of the last 15 Singapore winners having started from pole, Russell’s front-row position gives him a strong chance to convert track position into a big points haul tonight.