A crucial moment of the Formula 1 race weekend has arrived in Singapore. Championship contenders are preparing for the start of the season’s eighteenth round, set on the Marina Bay street circuit. This track is considered one of the most challenging on the calendar, where every mistake can be costly.
The qualifying session remained suspenseful until the final seconds. In the third practice, Max Verstappen posted the fastest time, but the gap between the top five was less than one-tenth of a second. In a surprising turn, George Russell excelled in the battle for pole, outpacing his rivals to claim the first starting position. He was followed by Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, with Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris rounding out the top five.
Fernando Alonso accomplished his day’s goal by reaching the final part of qualifying. However, he was unable to improve his result and will start the race from tenth position. Carlos Sainz failed to make it into Q3 and will start thirteenth, making his chances for a top result more difficult.
The race in Singapore will start at 14:00 Spanish time. All twenty drivers will take to the track at a time familiar to European fans. Intense battles are expected on every part of the circuit.
The starting grid after qualifying is as follows:
1. George Russell – 1:29.158
2. Max Verstappen – 1:29.340
3. Oscar Piastri – 1:29.524
4. Kimi Antonelli – 1:29.537
5. Lando Norris – 1:29.586
6. Lewis Hamilton – 1:29.688
7. Charles Leclerc – 1:29.784
8. Ayumu Hadjar – 1:29.846
9. Ollie Bearman – 1:29.868
10. Fernando Alonso – 1:29.955
11. Nico Hülkenberg – 1:30.141
12. Alex Albon – 1:30.202
13. Carlos Sainz – 1:30.235
14. Liam Lawson – 1:30.320
15. Yuki Tsunoda – 1:30.353
16. Gabriel Bortoleto – 1:30.820
17. Lance Stroll – 1:30.949
18. Franco Colapinto – 1:30.982
19. Esteban Ocon – 1:30.989
20. Pierre Gasly – 1:31.261
The race will be broadcast on DAZN F1 and Movistar+ channels. Live coverage will also be available on MARCA.com and on MARCA Radio.
