Summary
George Russell, a driver for Mercedes, secured the pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying, beating Max Verstappen with a time of 1:29.158. Russell, who previously won in Canada, looks to convert his strong start into a race win in Singapore, despite competition from other drivers and challenging race conditions.
Key Facts
- George Russell drove for Mercedes and won the pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying.
- His final lap was clocked at 1:29.158, faster than Max Verstappen's.
- Russell's teammate, Kimi Antonelli, finished fourth in the qualifying round.
- Russell described his qualification day as challenging but was happy with the result.
- Russell has previously turned a pole position into a race win at the Canadian Grand Prix.
- Russell acknowledged the challenges ahead, noting that past races in Singapore had been tough for him.
