Max Verstappen criticises Singapore track after claiming sprint and pole double

Max Verstappen secured a double in Singapore on Saturday by winning the chaotic sprint race and clinching pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix. The Dutch driver, who has had a challenging season, is now favored to achieve back-to-back victories following his win in Bahrain last weekend. Verstappen will now start the 250th race of his Formula 1 career at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, alongside Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the front of the grid.

Lewis Hamilton claimed third place in qualifying, with championship leader Kimi Antolinell finishing fourth in his Mercedes. Earlier, Verstappen demonstrated his speed in the sprint race, which took place in challenging conditions. Russell led the race, but lost control of his Mercedes due to a wide turn at the final corner, resulting in a collision with the wall.

In the qualifying session, Hamilton took second place, while Leclerc secured third. A late collision between the McLarens allowed Antolinell to move up to fourth. The race, marred by numerous collisions, saw a record nine retirements and poor overtaking opportunities, with Verstappen expressing his dissatisfaction with the design of the circuit.