Verstappen Beats Ferraris to Secure Singapore GP Pole
· Sports · BBC Sport, The Race
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed his second pole position in a week by edging out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen's initial lap in final qualifying was enough to secure the top spot, finishing 0.054 seconds ahead of Leclerc's second run. Lewis Hamilton qualified third after posting the fastest times in the first two phases of the session. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli took fourth place on the grid ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris. George Russell qualified sixth fastest but will start at the back of the grid due to a penalty for exceeding engine component limits.
Why it matters
Verstappen's pole position sets up a competitive race against the Ferrari and Mercedes drivers at a venue where overtaking is difficult.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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