🔗 Share this article Singaporean Grand Prix 2025: George Russell Secures Starting Spot Everything is prepared for an action-packed nocturnal event in Southeast Asia as George Russell starts from pole after an impressive time trial. Event Introduction Hello and welcome to updates from the Singapore F1 race. George Russell impressed everyone during Saturday's qualifying with a brilliant lap in his Mercedes car to claim pole, just edging out Red Bull's Verstappen who will start second. Points leader the McLaren driver secured third, while the Mercedes rookie and Norris completed the leading quintet. “Despite yesterday's struggles, I'm pleased to deliver this positive outcome today. We understood the car's possibilities.” Time Trial Outcomes The starting grid appears as detailed below: Russell (Mercedes team) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) Oscar Piastri (McLaren Racing) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes team) Norris (McLaren) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) Leclerc (Scuderia Ferrari) Hadjar (RB) Oliver Bearman (Haas F1 Team) Alonso (Aston Martin) Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz (both Williams) will likely begin the competition from the pit area after being disqualified from qualifying. Race Preparation News Racing Surface Given the racing surface wet in places and completely dry in other parts, competitors predict a demanding event in Singapore. The temperature around the circuit is reported to be 33 degrees Celsius, making this an extremely taxing challenge for racers. Driver Comments The Ferrari driver expressed frustration about his grid position, noting that the Italian squad consistently loses rubber warmth while lining up before exiting. A major after-qualifying topic centered on Verstappen's complaints about Norris, with the Dutch driver saying he was blocked during Saturday's running. “They always complain, they object to everything, that's how Red Bull operates,” stated the McLaren driver. “I wasn't even aware, I was like three seconds ahead or thereabouts.” Race Start The cars are on the circuit with the formation lap due to commence shortly before the race start. This is F1's pioneering nocturnal competition, adding to the special atmosphere at the street track. The national anthem was played and racers are currently returning to their teams for last-minute adjustments before the competition starts. Competition Outlook The primary query involves whether George Russell can keep his position around the difficult Singapore street circuit or whether the pursuing drivers will catch him. Considering points ramifications at stake, attention focuses on the top competitors as they prepare for this crucial nocturnal competition.