Singapore: George Russell produced a commanding performance in the qualifying session for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, securing pole position for Mercedes with a scintillating lap time of 1:29.158. The British driver narrowly edged out reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull by just 0.182 seconds, promising a high-octane battle under the lights of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Russell’s precision and speed on this demanding street track set the tone for what could be one of the season’s most thrilling races.
Russell’s achievement is even more remarkable considering the challenges he faced earlier in the weekend. A crash during Friday’s practice session threatened to disrupt Mercedes’ plans, but the driver displayed resilience and technical mastery to recover and claim the