Oscar Piastri has struck a blow over nearest Formula 1 championship challenger Lando Norris by outqualifying his teammate at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Yet both McLarens were surprisingly off the pace as Piastri could only finish third and Norris fifth in qualifying on Saturday evening (Sunday AEST) at the Marina Bay Street Circuit behind George Russell, who grabbed pole for Mercedes.

Champion Max Verstappen will be on the front row alongside big rival Russell, but Red Bull’s world champion was raging about losing a prospective pole because he’d had to abort his final flying lap because he’d been obstructed by Norris.

“That is noted, will be remembered as well,” growled the Dutchman as he stood alongside Piastri for the post-session interviews.

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