F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The Race Needed a Software Update to Start
Russell is using an older-specification car while Antonelli’s updated package has not delivered expected pace, leaving Mercedes to study a disappointing weekend.
- On Friday, Max Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday's 21-lap Singapore Grand Prix sprint race with a 1:31.156 lap time, finishing 0.120 seconds ahead of George Russell at Marina Bay.
- Stewards investigated Verstappen for overtaking Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags at Turn 7 during the session; Hamilton flagged the incident over team radio while Verstappen claimed it was tricky to judge.
- After reviewing evidence, FIA stewards confirmed Verstappen will face no further action, determining the overtake was an 'unfortunate consequence' of a significant speed differential and that he reacted appropriately by lifting off throttle.
- Verstappen overcame a suspected ERS fault requiring a precautionary component change before qualifying, while Mercedes split specifications with Kimi Antonelli Mercedes running the latest Malaysia upgrade and George Russell reverting to an older spec.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli holds an 84-point advantage over Russell, with Lando Norris McLaren trailing by 132 points; if Norris drops 19 points this weekend, his title defense will officially end in Singapore.
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Max Verstappen se apoderó el viernes de la primera posición de salida para la carrera sprint de la Fórmula 1 en Singapore en una agitada sesión clasificatoria, en la que George Russell aprovechó una oportunidad para recortar terreno frente a...
Sydney Morning Herald
Verstappen quickest for Singapore sprint
Max Verstappen was quickest in sprint qualifying under the lights in Singapore as Aussie Oscar Piastri finished fourth.
At 21.39 local time the qualifying for the sprint in Singapore ended, at 23.28 the decision of the racing commissioners fell.
Verstappen pips Russell to sprint pole at Singapore Grand Prix
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race on Friday, pipping Mercedes driver George Russell who will join him on the front row at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Verstappen, who had never previously taken pole or won a race in Singapore, set the fastest time of one minute […]
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