Formula 1: Norris takes pole in Singapore ahead of Verstappen
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix after being faster than championship rival Max Verstappen.
McLaren driver produced a time of 1m 29.525s in what was effectively a one-lap shootout following Sainz’s shunt, finishing a couple of tenths clear of Verstappen’s Red Bull and another tenth ahead of the Mercedes drivers.
Singapore Grand Prix.Qualifying. Top 10.
1. Lando Norris ("McLaren") - 1.29.5252. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.203
3. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +0.316
4. George Russell ("Mercedes") +0.342
5. Oscar Piastri ("McLaren") +0.428
6. Nico Hulkenberg ("Haas") +0.590
7. Fernando Alonso ("Aston Martin") +0.689
8. Yuki Tsunoda ("RB") +0.829
9. Charles Leclair ("Ferrari") - no result
10. Carlos Sainz ("Ferrari") - no result
