FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Singapore

George Russell secured a brilliant pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, overcoming a challenging weekend that included a crash yesterday and discomfort with his car. Russell, who called his Q3 wall tap a "snog," expressed satisfaction with his performance. Max Verstappen qualified second but was visibly frustrated after his final Q3 lap was impacted by Lando Norris, costing him a potential pole. Despite this, Verstappen noted Red Bull's significant momentum from recent upgrades. Oscar Piastri took third, admitting surprise at the pace of Mercedes and Red Bull, and highlighted the difficulty of overtaking on the Marina Bay circuit. Drivers also debated the controversial cooling vests for the race.