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Formula 1: Verstappen takes maiden pole in Singapore GP as Hamilton misses out

Max Verstappen takes maiden pole as Hamilton misses out in the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on Saturday. Photo credit: Formula 1 Image Source: IANS

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Formula 1: Verstappen Takes Maiden Pole In Singapore GP As Hamilton Misses Out

By IANS News October 10, 2026 • 23:38 PM View: 89

Marina Bay Street Circuit: Max Verstappen continued his dominance on Saturday at the Singapore Grand Prix by claiming his first pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, edging Ferrari's Charles Leclerc after earlier winning the weekend's Sprint race.

The Red Bull driver set a fastest lap of 1 minute, 31.373 seconds, beating Leclerc by just 0.054 seconds, with Lewis Hamilton third in the other Ferrari.

TAGS Max Verstappen Singapore Grand Prix Marina Bay Street Circuit Charles Leclerc Red Bull Lewis Hamilton Before Saturday

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