US EditionGeorge Russell Puts Mercedes on Pole for Singapore Grand Prix | Chattanooga Times Free Press
George Russell claimed his second pole of the season at Singapore, outpacing Max Verstappen by 0.182 seconds on a circuit where 10 of 15 races were won from pole.
- On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, George Russell secured pole at the Marina Bay Street Circuit for Mercedes, marking the team's second pole this season and his seventh career pole.
- On a track where track position rules, pole is crucial on the 4.927km Marina Bay street circuit where overtaking is difficult and McLaren lead the championship.
- Behind the front two, Max Verstappen finished P2, 0.182sec behind Russell, while Oscar Piastri will line up third and Kimi Antonelli fourth.
- Mercedes' showing suggests their upgrades suit downforce and traction, prompting bold strategy calls, while Oscar Piastri will start at the head of the second row and Lando Norris down in fifth for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix.
- Looking toward the championship picture, a Russell win could tighten the fight, as Piastri leads and Verstappen lags 69 points behind.
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Sydney Morning Herald
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All ready for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore. George Russell won the pole in qualifying, in the front row with the Mercedes driver there 'also Max Verstappen ....
Japan Today
eNCARussell takes pole position for Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren struggle
George Russell in a Mercedes took pole position Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, as McLaren were outpaced around the Marina Bay Circuit. Championship leader Oscar Piastri will start on the second row after coming third while his McLaren teammate Lando Norris was only…
George Russell starts a race for the second time this season as the front man. Max Verstappen starts next to him.
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