Russell on Pole as DQ Drama Shakes Up Singapore GP Grid
Bhubaneswar: The 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix grid has been dramatically reshuffled after Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon were disqualified from qualifying due to technical infringements related to their DRS flap dimensions.
What Happened
The FIA found that the Williams cars of Sainz and Albon exceeded the 85mm DRS opening limit, breaching the technical regulations.
As a result, both drivers were excluded from qualifying results, pushing them to start from the pit lane.
New Front Row
With the disqualifications confirmed, George Russell inherits pole position for Mercedes, with Max Verstappen lining up alongside him on the front row.
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) moves up to P3, followed by rookie Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) in P4, marking a career-best start.
Key Movers
Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton also benefit, moving up to P5 and P6, respectively.
Pierre Gasly will start from the pit lane after overnight car changes by Alpine.
The Final Grid (Top 10)
1. George Russell (Mercedes)
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
4. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
5. Lando Norris (McLaren)
6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
7. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
9. Oliver Bearman (Haas)
10. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
With two high-profile disqualifications reshaping the Marina Bay grid, Sunday鈥檚 race promises high tension, redemption drives, and a fierce battle under the lights.
