Singapore – The Marina Bay Street Circuit witnessed a gripping qualifying battle under the dazzling city lights, and it was Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz who emerged victorious, securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix. In a session marred by a shocking double Q2 exit for Red Bull, Sainz showcased his prowess, narrowly beating out George Russell and his teammate Charles Leclerc.
The qualifying session was nothing short of dramatic, featuring intense competition, investigations into potential impeding incidents, and a red flag situation caused by a heavy crash involving Lance Stroll during the final stages of Q1.
Carlos Sainz, however, managed to steer clear of trouble throughout the session. His final lap, highlighted by a blistering final sector, saw him improve on his provisional pole time by over two-tenths, clocking in at 1 minute 30.984 seconds, securing his second consecutive pole position.
George Russell, who had been challenging Sainz throughout the session, came tantalizingly close to snatching pole, falling short by a mere 0.072 seconds. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc, the other Ferrari driver, secured the third-fastest time.
Lando Norris of McLaren claimed the fourth spot, followed by Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in fifth, and Kevin Magnussen of Haas in sixth.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso impressed with a seventh-place finish, while Esteban Ocon of Alpine took eighth. Nico Hulkenberg, driving for Haas, secured the ninth spot, and the young sensation Liam Lawson of AlphaTauri made it into Q3 for the first time in his F1 career, rounding out the top-10.
The shock of the day came when Max Verstappen of Red Bull failed to progress beyond Q2, qualifying in 11th place. Verstappen expressed his dissatisfaction with his car’s performance. His teammate, Sergio Perez, also faced disappointment, ending up in 13th place.
Pierre Gasly of Alpine secured the 12th position, while Alex Albon, driving for Williams, found himself in 14th place. Yuki Tsunoda of AlphaTauri failed to set a time in Q2 and finished in 15th.
Due to Lance Stroll’s crash at the end of Q1, several drivers were unable to complete their final laps. Among those eliminated early were Valtteri Bottas of Alfa Romeo in 16th place and Oscar Piastri of McLaren in 17th.
Williams’ Logan Sargeant ended up in 18th place, unable to out-qualify his teammate Albon. Zhou Guanyu of Alfa Romeo and Lance Stroll, recovering from his crash, rounded out the field.
The stage is now set for a thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz leading the pack from pole position and a fierce battle expected to unfold under the city’s dazzling lights.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Who secured pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session?
- Carlos Sainz of Ferrari secured pole position, narrowly beating George Russell and Charles Leclerc.
2. Why was the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session described as dramatic?
- The session featured intense competition, investigations into potential impeding incidents, and a red flag situation caused by a heavy crash involving Lance Stroll during the final stages of Q1.
3. Which Red Bull drivers failed to progress beyond Q2 in the qualifying session?
- Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, both driving for Red Bull, faced disappointment, with Verstappen qualifying in 11th place and Perez in 13th.
4. Who were the other top drivers in the qualifying session besides Carlos Sainz?
- The top drivers in the session included George Russell (2nd), Charles Leclerc (3rd), Lando Norris (4th), Lewis Hamilton (5th), and Kevin Magnussen (6th).
5. Which drivers impressed with their performance in the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying?
- Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin secured the 7th spot, while Esteban Ocon of Alpine took 8th. Liam Lawson of AlphaTauri made it into Q3 for the first time in his F1 career, finishing 10th.
6. What were the positions of the Alfa Romeo and McLaren drivers in the qualifying session?
- Valtteri Bottas of Alfa Romeo qualified 16th, while Oscar Piastri of McLaren finished 17th.
7. How did Logan Sargeant of Williams perform in the qualifying session?
- Logan Sargeant ended up in 18th place, unable to out-qualify his teammate Albon.
8. Who rounded out the field in the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session?
- Zhou Guanyu of Alfa Romeo and Lance Stroll, who was recovering from his crash in Q1, completed the field.
9. What can we expect in the Singapore Grand Prix following this thrilling qualifying session?
- The stage is set for a thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz leading from pole position, promising a fierce battle under the city’s dazzling lights.
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