Russell takes his first Singapore pole in a new track record

George Russell clinched pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, marking a significant qualifying performance. This denies championship leader Max Verstappen the top spot, who will start alongside Russell in second. McLaren teammates and title contenders Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris secured third and fifth positions respectively, setting the stage for an intense race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The qualifying session delivered several key statistics, highlighting the competitive nature of the grid as teams vie for crucial points.