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Verstappen takes pole for 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen will start first in Sunday's 2026 Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay.
Charles Leclerc is second and Lewis Hamilton third on the grid.
Verstappen earned pole with his qualifying lap, after also taking pole and winning the Sprint race.
Isack Hadjar did not set a qualifying lap because of engine issues and will start last, with permission from the race stewards.
George Russell is listed 21st after a 40-place penalty for using power unit components beyond his season allowance.
The published grid lists Fernando Alonso 16th, but the accompanying text says his expected engine penalty had not yet been officially confirmed.
The race is due to take place on Sunday, and the available information does not give a later update on Alonso's position.
Max Verstappen took pole position for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
The Red Bull driver followed his Sprint pole and victory with the fastest qualifying performance on Saturday night in Marina Bay.
Charles Leclerc will start second for Ferrari, with teammate Lewis Hamilton in third.
Isack Hadjar was unclassified in qualifying after engine issues prevented him from setting a lap time and will start last.
George Russell is due to start 21st after a 40-place grid penalty for using additional power unit components.
- Who
- Max Verstappen took pole position for Red Bull.
- What
- He secured pole for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
- When
- Saturday night; the race is scheduled for Sunday, but no date is stated.
- Where
- Marina Bay, Singapore.
- Why
- Verstappen set a strong qualifying lap; the sources do not give a further reason.
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Verstappen set the fastest qualifying lap in Marina Bay and took pole position.
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled to take place, with Verstappen starting first.
- Pole sitter
- Max Verstappen
- Starting position
- 1st
- Second
- Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
- Third
- Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
- Hadjar
- Starts 22nd after being unclassified in qualifying
- Russell
- Starts 21st after a 40-place grid penalty
Sources
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