Verstappen carries Sepang victory into Singapore GP weekend

Russell faces back-of-grid start after engine failure

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

What happened: Motorsport.com outlined Singapore variables ahead of Sunday. Sepang qualifying put Verstappen on pole with Hamilton second and Hadjar third.

Why it matters: Russell starts at the back in Singapore after the Malaysia engine failure, reshuffling the midfield order. Antonelli beat Hamilton to second at Sepang, tightening the spotlight on Singapore qualifying.

By the numbers: Sepang final top five: Verstappen, Antonelli, Hamilton, Leclerc, Hadjar. Qualifying top three: Verstappen, Hamilton, Hadjar. Weekend attendance reached 261,000 at Sepang.

What to watch: Watch qualifying order and opening laps to gauge Verstappen's carryover.

Sources

Motorsport.com 2026-10-07T14:54:28.066404+00:00

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