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Surprise pole-sitter George Russell has had a sneaky dig at McLaren for underperforming in qualifying for Formula One's Singapore Grand Prix

Surprise pole-sitter George Russell has had a sneaky dig at McLaren for underperforming in qualifying for Formula One's Singapore Grand Prix

5 October 2025

The Mercedes driver will have Red Bull's Max Verstappen beside him on the front row tomorrow morning - with championship leader Oscar Piastri third and Lando Norris fifth on the grid.

Russell was stunned to set a new track record.

Liam Lawson's been elevated to 12 on the grid after both Williams cars were relegated after breaking technical rules during qualifying.

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03 Oct: Liam Lawson's Formula One future is again under scrutiny ahead of this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, as Red Bull consider yet another driver reshuffle for 2026

22 Sep: McLaren Formula One team boss Andrea Stella is adamant Max Verstappen is still a threat for the drivers' championship, following successive wins from pole position in Italy and Azerbaijan

21 Sep: New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson is keeping a check on his emotions ahead of tomorrow's Azerbaijan Grand Prix

21 Sep: New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson is keeping a check on his emotions ahead of tomorrow's Azerbaijan Grand Prix

20 Sep: Liam Lawson believes a top 10 grid position is a realistic target after strong practice form at the latest Formula One event in Baku

15 Sep: The co-driver of Supercars driver Matt Payne is vowing to improve at the Bathurst 1000 next month after helping the Grove Racing team to a third at the opening Enduro Cup race, The Bend 500

13 Sep: Ryan Wood and co-driver Jayden Ojeda have topped the timesheets in final practice at the Bend in South Australia, ahead of qualifying for the first round of the Enduro Cup

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