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Max Verstappen takes a subtle shot at Lando Norris for compromising his fastest lap in F1 Singapore GP qualifying
Verstappen blamed Norris for compromising his final qualifying lap by driving slowly on track, costing him pole by 0.182 seconds to George Russell at the Singapore GP.
- Max Verstappen qualified second behind George Russell at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix and will start on the front row tomorrow at Marina Bay Street Circuit.
- Verstappen's final qualifying lap suffered because Lando Norris cruised roughly two seconds ahead, creating dirty air that reduced Verstappen's downforce in the final sector.
- Verstappen explained that drivers usually leave six to seven seconds gap during qualifying to avoid such disturbances, and he clarified in the press conference that Norris was the car ahead.
- Verstappen was 0.182 seconds behind Russell, with his lap within 0.05 seconds of pole before encountering the dirty air, and he warned Norris that "it will be remembered."
- The incident ended Verstappen's chance to challenge for pole, leaving him focused on overtaking Russell early in the race to control it from the front tomorrow.
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The atmosphere in the F1 circus is tense! Red Bull and world champion Max Verstappen are angry with McLaren driver Lando Norris. The reason: his unsportsmanlike conduct in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. Red Bull's accusation: Norris stood in Verstappen's way in the final corners, thus preventing the Dutchman from securing pole position. "Really blocked" "Lando Norris's action is incomprehensible. He really blocked Max in the final two …
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