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George Russell took his seventh career pole position as he triumphed on Saturday around the streets of Singapore.
George Russell has credited team-mate Kimi Antonelli for his pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix, expressing appreciation for Antonelli’s performance.
Despite a close margin in practice, Russell delivered a strong performance in qualifying, hitting the wall during Q3 and securing his seventh career pole position.
Russell acknowledged the challenge of the upcoming race but emphasized the potential of his car and the support he received from Antonelli.
Reflecting on previous experiences in Singapore, Russell recognized the competition from Max Verstappen, starting second, as a key factor in the race’s outcome.
Remaining grounded, Russell aims to capitalize on his pole position advantage but remains cautious of Verstappen’s race-start capabilities.
