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Russell Puts Mercedes on Pole at Singapore Grand Prix
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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Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Singapore Grand Prix
SINGAPORE: George Russell put Mercedes on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday (Oct 4) with Red Bull's Max Verstappen taking the second spot on the front row and complaining of being obstructed as he tried to chase down the Englishman.Russell crashed in practice on Friday but drove brilliant
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