George Russell claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, denying Max Verstappen top spot, while title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will start third and fifth respectively. Here are the best facts and stats from the Marina Bay Street Circuit after Qualifying…
Russell set pole position, the seventh of his Formula 1 career, with a new track record – a 1m 29.158s – which was also the first for Mercedes since Lewis Hamilton started from pole in 2018.
The Briton claimed victory from his only other pole this season in Canada, while 10 of the previous 15 Singapore Grands Prix have been won from pole.