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Sainz snatches Singapore GP pole, both Red Bulls eliminated in Q2
In the qualifying session for the Singapore Grand Prix, Red Bull struggled to find their usual advantage, giving Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso the opportunity to snatch pole position and disrupt the expected order. Lance Stroll was involved in a major crash in qualifying, resulting in extensive damage to his Aston Martin. The crash brought out red flags, preventing several drivers from improving their lap times on an increasingly faster track. Both Red Bull drivers, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, were knocked out in Q2, with Verstappen also facing an investigation for alleged instances of impeding. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz claimed pole position for the second consecutive race, followed closely by George Russell’s Mercedes and Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari. The Singapore Grand Prix will take place on Sunday at 20:00 local time.
Source: Motorsport Week
