Singapore Grand Prix: Sainz Makes a Perfect Pole Streak
Carlos Sainz delivered a flawless lap at the Singapore Grand Prix, securing pole for the second consecutive time after his stunning run in Monza two weeks earlier. The Madrid-born driver topped the practice sessions at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, confirming his pace as the cars entered the final preparations before qualifying. In a tight session, Sainz edged out George Russell and Charles Leclerc by a split margin of just one thousandth of a second, underscoring how every hundredth can decide pole in Singapore.
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- Red Bull disaster puts Sainz on pole position in Singapore
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Fernando Alonso finished seventh as Red Bull faced a challenging quarter, complicating Max Verstappen’s bid to carry a long streak of wins into the season. The title race remains closely contested, with margins shrinking and every point vital for the teams pursuing the top of the standings.
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Singapore GP classification
1. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 1’30″984
2. George Russell (Mercedes) 1’31″056
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1’31″063
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) 1’31″270
5. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1’31″485
6. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 1’31″575
7. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 1’31″615
8. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 1’31″673
9. Nico Hülkenberg (Haas) 1’31″808
10. Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri) 1’32″268
11. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1’32″173
12. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 1’32″274
13. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) 1’32″390
14. Alexander Albon (Williams) 1’33″719
15. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) 1’31″991
16. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) 1’32″809
17. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 1’32″902
18. Logan Sargeant (Williams) 1’32″252
19. Gyanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) 1’33″258
20. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 1’33″397
Singapore is known for its heat, humidity and a tight circuit geometry that rewards precision. Sainz’s pole reflects a combination of clean laps, strategic tire choice, and the ability to extract maximum performance from Ferrari’s setup in qualifying trim. The margin to the nearest challenger suggested a race where small missteps could reshape the grid, making pole position a prized starting point for Sunday’s hopes.
The results list reads like a snapshot of a season where every team weighs risk and reward. Russell and Leclerc loading pace into their cars hint at a Mercedes-Ferrari duel that could unfold over the weekend, while McLaren’s Norris shows continued growth on street circuits. Hamilton remains a constant threat in the mix, with the rest of the field chasing late laps and clean air to attack.
The Singapore Grand Prix remains a proving ground for driver skill and strategic nuance. As the clock counts down to the start, teams will refine tire strategies, pit timing, and car balance to maximize performance under lights. The pole position for Sainz adds a fresh chapter to a season defined by rapid shifts, tight margins and the ever-present pressure of a world stage event that tests both drivers and engineers alike. [Attribution: race notes and classifications sourced from official event records and team communications.]