Verstappen starts on pole for Singapore Grand Prix

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 08:48 · Archive

Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, winning the sprint race the same day. The upgraded Red Bull car has restored the four-time champion to winning form after his first victory of the season last week in Malaysia.

Verstappen acknowledged a recurring problem, saying after the sprint that his start was 'horrendous again' and that Red Bull must improve the issue before Sunday's race. He warned that a poor start on the streets of Singapore, where overtaking is almost impossible, would effectively end his race prospects.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified second and third respectively in their Ferraris. Kimi Antonelli starts fourth with a chance to extend his championship lead over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who starts at the back after receiving a penalty following his engine failure last week.

How it is being reported

• Max Verstappen aims to extend F1 winning run as he starts on pole for Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen is back at the front of the Formula 1 field but will need to improve on some “horrendous” recent starts from pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix.Clickorlando · 11 Oct, 08:02
• Max Verstappen aims to extend F1 winning run as he starts on pole for Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen is back at the front of the Formula 1 field but will need to improve on some “horrendous” recent starts from pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix.News4Jax · 11 Oct, 08:02

In this story: Max Verstappen · Red Bull · Charles Leclerc · Lewis Hamilton · Kimi Antonelli · George Russell · Singapore

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