Singapore, October 4, 2025 – George Russell delivered a stunning performance at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver defied expectations, outpacing championship contenders Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in a thrilling qualifying session. Russell's pole position marks Mercedes' second of the season and his own second, with his first one coming after the Canadian GP.
Russell's fastest lap of 1:29.158 was a new lap record at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, will start alongside him on the front row, with Piastri of McLaren in third. Kimi Antonelli in the other Mercedes will start fourth.
The qualifying session was not without incident. Liam Lawson, driving for Racing Bulls, was ready for qualifying after his FP3 crash, thanks to his team's work. However, Williams is facing potential exclusion from the qualifying results due to a technical infringement.
While Mercedes celebrated a surprising pole, McLaren faced a challenging qualifying session. Piastri managed to secure third place, but his teammate Lando Norris struggled, finishing in fifth. This result is particularly significant as McLaren is aiming to secure a second consecutive constructors' championship title, needing 13 points from the race. Norris, who won from pole position in Singapore last year, acknowledged Red Bull's constant complaining, dismissing Verstappen's complaints about obstruction during his qualifying laps.
The rest of the grid sees Lewis Hamilton in sixth, followed by Charles Leclerc in seventh, both driving for Ferrari. Isack Hadjar of Racing Bulls secured eighth, with Ollie Bearman of Haas in ninth and Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin rounding out the top 10.
The qualifying results highlight the intense competition in Formula 1, with multiple teams challenging at the front. Russell's pole position is a testament to Mercedes' progress, while McLaren will be looking to bounce back in the race and secure the points needed for the constructors' championship.
Qualifying Results:
- George Russell (Mercedes) - 1:29.158
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - +0.182
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - +0.366
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - +0.379
- Lando Norris (McLaren) - +0.428
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - +0.530
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - +0.626
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - +0.688
- Ollie Bearman (Haas) - +0.710
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - +0.797
The Singapore Grand Prix promises to be an exciting race, with Russell starting from pole position and the championship battle intensifying.
