
The Red Bull driver precedes Russell and Leclerc, awaiting a possible yellow flag penalty
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The Singapore Grand Prix features a sprint format. Verstappen is under investigation for a possible violation in SQ1.
Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the sprint race of the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver stopped the clock at 1'31"156 and thus obtained his eleventh pole in this format, even if he is subject to a possible penalty for not having respected a yellow flag in SQ1. Behind the Dutchman was George Russell, who finished 0"120 from the top. Charles Leclerc came close to the front row, taking third position (+0"243), while the other Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton did not go beyond sixth place (+0"546), behind the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Antonelli's performance
World championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli didn't particularly shine this Friday and, tomorrow morning, he will start from seventh place. Completing the top 10 are Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) and Pierre Gasly (Alpine). The weekend program includes the start of the sprint race on Saturday at 11am, while qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix will start at 3pm.
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