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Max Verstappen takes Singapore Grand Prix sprint pole
October 9, 2026 at 04:02 PM · Updated 7d ago
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Singapore Grand Prix: FIA confirms software issue in sprint qualifying was caused by 'human error' - ESPN
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Singapore Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats George Russell to Singapore sprint pole
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Max Verstappen takes first pole for sprint race at Singapore Grand Prix with impressive lap - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Max Verstappen took his first pole at the Marina Bay Circuit, edging Mercedes' George Russell by 0.120 seconds for Saturday's sprint race.
- Verstappen claimed his first pole at the Marina Bay Circuit, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third and McLaren's Oscar Piastri fourth.
- Verstappen faces an investigation for overtaking under yellow flags shown before the red flag that followed Sergio Perez's crash.
- The FIA faced questions over a software glitch that changed engine settings and delayed the start of second qualifying, prompting driver complaints of reduced power.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, running Mercedes' upgraded car, managed seventh, 0.573 seconds behind teammate George Russell.
- The FIA attributed the engine-settings glitch to human error — an official failed to reactivate 'overtake mode' after a red flag, affecting Carlos Sainz.