Verstappen Pounces as Russell Spins Out of Lead in Singapore Sprint
![Max Verstappen won the first Formula 1 Sprint at Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit after George Russell crashed on the opening lap. [photo credit: Fiona Smith (Singapore GP Pte Ltd)]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1006-400x200.png)
Max Verstappen won the Singapore F1 Sprint after George Russell crashed on Lap 1, while Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead.
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Verstappen Edges Russell by 0.120s for Historic Singapore Sprint Pole
![Max Verstappen secured pole position for the first Formula 1 Sprint at Marina Bay, setting a fastest lap of 1 minute 31.156 seconds. [photo credit: Fiona Smith (Singapore GP Pte Ltd)]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design989-400x200.png)
Max Verstappen claimed pole for Singapore’s first F1 Sprint, beating George Russell by 0.120 seconds as a stewards’ investigation loomed.