F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes pole to go with sprint race success
Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed a double in Singapore on Saturday as he won a chaotic sprint race before clinching pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix. The Dutchman has largely endured a frustrating campaign but will now be fancied to make it back-to-back race victories after his triumph at the Bahrain Grand Prix, hosted in Malaysia last weekend. That breakthrough followed a run of three…
Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured a double victory in Singapore on Saturday, winning both the chaotic sprint race and clinching pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix. The Dutchman, who has had a frustrating campaign overall, is now favored to achieve back-to-back race wins following his triumph in Malaysia last weekend. Verstappen's success follows a string of three consecutive podium finishes for the four-time world champion.
He will be joined on the front row by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with Lewis Hamilton placing third. Championship leader Kimi Antolinli was fourth for Mercedes. This result means Verstappen will start his 250th F1 race from pole position, a first at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Earlier, Verstappen demonstrated his speed by winning an eventful sprint race under challenging conditions.
Russell led the field after the track dried from an earlier downpour, but he lost control at the final corner, colliding with the wall.
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