P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell clinched a shock pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, crushing the opposition at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
George Russell’s impressive pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix included setting a new lap record at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with a time of 1:29.158, topping Max Verstappen. Oscar Piastri clinched third place, while Kimi Antonelli secured fourth on the grid alongside him. Lando Norris rounded out the top five, a disappointing outcome for McLaren. Mercedes outshone expectations with their strong performance, contrasting with McLaren’s struggles to secure a front-row lockout. Several drivers, including Lance Stroll and Yuki Tsunoda, faced scrutiny for potential yellow flag infringements in Q1, with investigations ongoing for some. The intense competition and unexpected results continued to unfold as the full qualifying report detailed each driver’s performance and final grid positions.
