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Lando Norris beat Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen to pole position for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix as Ferrari’s challenge fell apart in Q3 and Carlos Sainz crashed
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, outqualifying championship leader Max Verstappen. Norris delivered a stellar performance after a disappointing Q1 exit in Baku, setting a time of 1m29.525s. Verstappen, seeking to defend his 59-point lead, managed to secure a spot on the front row after Red Bull’s improvements. Red Bull’s Christian Horner acknowledged previous setup errors as they aimed to avoid a repeat of their 2023 Singapore struggles. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and George Russell made a strong comeback, qualifying third and fourth. Additionally, Oscar Piastri trailed Norris, securing the fifth position, while Ferrari faced setbacks in Q3. Carlos Sainz’s crash brought out yellow flags, impacting Verstappen’s lap, and ultimately affected the grid order.
