P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A shock polesitter and a driver whose painful Q1 exit record continued feature in our winners and losers
The 2025 Formula 1 season saw Mercedes and George Russell clinch pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying, overshadowing the title contenders. Lando Norris emerged as a loser after struggling in qualifying and being outpaced by his teammate Oscar Piastri in Q3.
On the other hand, Nico Hulkenberg emerged as a winner, matching his best qualifying result of 11th and showing improved confidence in the Sauber over one lap. Yuki Tsunoda, on the other hand, faced disappointment with a lackluster Q2 performance and struggles to understand his car’s behavior during qualifying.
The recent car development by Red Bull proved successful in Singapore, as Max Verstappen’s strong performance showcased the team’s improvements, giving hope for a competitive race. Despite missing out on pole, Verstappen’s performance indicated progress for Red Bull in car development.
