Mercedes' George Russell claimed an amazing pole position in the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Saturday, October 4. The Mercedes racer posted a lap record of 1:29.158, closely edging out Max Verstappen by just 0.182 seconds and Piastri by 0.366 seconds as the top three fought for supremacy around the demanding street circuit.
Top qualifiers
Russell delivered when it mattered the most, putting together two amazing laps in Q3 to claim his second pole of the 2025 season. Verstappen, fresh from consecutive race victories, slotted into second for Red Bull, with Piastri salvaging third for McLaren despite an early qualifying setback due to yellow flags. Young Mercedes racer Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive rookie campaign with fourth, splitting the McLarens while Lando Norris rounded out the top five.
Drama in qualifying
Oscar Piastri's lead-up to Q3 was hampered by questionable yellow flags that restricted him to abandon a fast lap early on, costing him valuable track position. Even after that, the McLaren racer managed to bounce back to put himself in the mix of tomorrow's race. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc gave consistent performances for Ferrari, lining up sixth and seventh on the grid.
Looking ahead
Russell's pole underlines Mercedes' resurgence, while Max Verstappen remains firmly in the hunt and Piastri continues to his lead in the championship. With a tight spread among the frontrunners and the usual Singapore unpredictability, tomorrow's race promises amazing action and strategic battles throughout the field.