SINGAPORE(AP) — George Russell surged to a surprise pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix as Max Verstappen got the better of his Formula 1 title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Russell crashed in Friday practice but turned it around in style as he was 0.182 of a second faster than Verstappen in Saturday's qualifying session despite clipping the wall. Verstappen was aggrieved with Norris' driving, suggesting it cost him pole.

Verstappen has the momentum in the F1 title fight after winning the last two races, though he was unhappy with Norris' behavior on Saturday, while McLaren again seems off the pace.

Standings leader Piastri qualified third, .366 off Russell's pace, with his McLaren teammate Norris fifth.

Verstappen said Norris — who’s second in the standings — was “j

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