The 2026 Singapore Formula 1 GP has kicked off a new edition with a standout result in qualifying. Max Verstappen, driver for Red Bull, has secured pole position, showcasing his dominance on the Marina Bay street circuit.
The provisional starting grid is presented as follows, pending final validation by the FIA:
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
4. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
5. Lando Norris (McLaren)
6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
7. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
8. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
9. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
10. Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
11. Oliver Bearman (Haas)
12. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
13. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
15. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
16. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
17. Alexander Albon (Williams)
18. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
19. Sergio Pérez (Cadillac)
20. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
21. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)
22. George Russell (Mercedes) – 40-place penalty for engine changes.
The qualifying has been intense, with strategic tire changes and mechanical adjustments that made the difference. With eyes set on an action-packed race, attention is also focused on the penalties, especially Russell’s.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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