🔗 Share this article Singaporean Grand Prix Race 2025: George Russell Secures Pole Position The stage is set for an exciting nocturnal event in the Lion City as George Russell begins from the front after a remarkable qualifying session. Race Overview Hello and welcome to coverage of the Singapore F1 race. George Russell stole the show during Saturday's qualifying with an exceptional performance in his Mercedes car to take the top spot, narrowly beating Red Bull's Verstappen who took P2. Championship frontrunner Piastri secured third, while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Norris rounded out the leading quintet. “Yesterday presented numerous challenges, so I'm thrilled to bounce back with this strong performance. I knew there was potential in the car.” Time Trial Results The starting grid appears as outlined here: George Russell (Mercedes team) Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes team) Norris (McLaren Racing) Hamilton (Scuderia Ferrari) Charles Leclerc (Scuderia Ferrari) Isack Hadjar (RB) Oliver Bearman (Haas F1 Team) Alonso (Aston Martin F1) Alexander Albon and Sainz (both Williams) are expected to line up from the pit area after being excluded from qualifying. Before the Race Updates Track Conditions With the track wet in places and dry elsewhere, competitors predict a difficult event in Singapore. The temperature at track level stands at over 33 degrees, making this an extremely taxing race for competitors. Racer Reactions Hamilton voiced disappointment about his qualifying performance, explaining how the Italian squad repeatedly drops rubber warmth while waiting in the pit lane. A major post-qualifying discussion centered on the Red Bull driver's annoyance at Lando Norris, with the Dutch driver arguing he was impeded during the qualifying session. “They always complain, they complain about everything, that’s Red Bull,” said Norris. “I had no idea, there was about three seconds between us approximately.” Beginning the Event The cars are circulating the track with the formation lap due to commence imminently before the race start. This represents the sport's original night race, enhancing the unique ambiance at the Singapore circuit. The anthem has concluded and racers are currently preparing in their pit boxes for concluding checks before the event commences. Competition Outlook The main uncertainty concerns whether Russell can keep his position around the difficult Marina Bay track or whether the chasing pack might pass him. With championship implications at stake, attention focuses on the leading drivers as they prepare for this significant evening event.