F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Full starting grid after George Russell penalty
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Key Points:
- Max Verstappen secured pole position for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, narrowly beating Charles Leclerc by 0.054 seconds in qualifying.
- Lewis Hamilton will start third, with championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli in fourth, aiming to extend his points lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell.
- George Russell faces a major setback, starting from the back of the grid in 21st due to an engine penalty, while Isack Hadjar and potentially Fernando Alonso are also expected to take engine penalties.
- Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will start fifth and sixth respectively, looking to avoid incidents following their clash in the sprint race’s final lap.
- The race will begin at 13:00 UK time on Sunday, with a total of 62 laps at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
