Lando Norris Secures Pole Position in Dramatic Singapore Grand Prix Qualifying

Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, surpassing his title rival Max Verstappen. Qualifying saw a dramatic one-lap shootout after Carlos Sainz Jr. crashed. Although Verstappen struggled with grip, he secured second. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ended up third. Verstappen leads the standings by 59 points.

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out title rival Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session disrupted by a crash from Carlos Sainz Jr.

The qualifying session culminated in a tense one-lap shootout for the top spots. Norris managed to stay ahead despite feeling pressured by the improving performance of other drivers.

McLaren's Norris clocked in at .203 of a second faster than Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes taking third place. Verstappen expressed satisfaction with second place after grappling with grip issues in practice.

(With inputs from agencies.)