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Max Verstappen is in the fight at the Marina Bay Circuit, but can he battle for pole position in Singapore?
Max Verstappen is widely supported by Formula 1 fans to contend for pole position in the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix.
Despite being third fastest in the first two practice sessions, the Dutch driver topped the timesheets in the final practice before qualifying.
During FP3, Verstappen set the pace with a time of 1m 30.148, leading the championship leader by a narrow margin.
Although Verstappen has never secured pole or a win at the Marina Bay Circuit, many fans anticipate a change in fortune.
An overwhelming 83.2% of respondents in a recent RacingNews365 poll believe Verstappen will be a contender for pole position.
While 7% foresee a front row start without pole, and 4.9% predict a second-row grid position for the Red Bull driver.
Only a minimal 1.7% of voters expect Verstappen to qualify on the third row or further back, with 3.2% remaining uncertain about his prospects in the upcoming race.
