Verstappen Secures 50th Career Pole at Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen claims 50th pole at Singapore GP, leading Ferrari's Leclerc in tight qualifying battle.

October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Singapore, Singapore — Max Verstappen secured his 50th career pole position at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, clocking a time of 1 minute 31.373 seconds at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Verstappen edged out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.054 seconds, with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top four. The Dutch driver, who won the sprint race earlier in the day, expressed satisfaction with his performance despite challenges during the session.

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Leclerc admitted to struggles in earlier stages of qualifying but found his rhythm in the final session to secure a front-row start. Hamilton, a four-time winner at the circuit, faced difficulties in Q3, while Verstappen remained focused on the challenge ahead. The race marked the first-ever sprint event in Singapore, with Verstappen aiming for his first victory at the venue.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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