In an exhilarating Formula 1 qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, Spanish driver Carlos Sainz of Ferrari emerged victorious by claiming pole position for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.
The 29-year-old Sainz displayed remarkable skill as he edged out his competitor, British racer George Russell of Mercedes, by a razor-thin margin of just 0.072 seconds. Sainz completed the Q3 session with a lightning-fast time of 1 minute and 30.984 seconds, showcasing his prowess on the demanding track.
Another Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc, hailing from Monaco, secured the third spot in Saturday's qualifying session, underlining the team's strong performance.
However, it was a different story for the reigning back-to-back champion, Max Verstappen from the Netherlands, who faced a challenging qualifying session. Verstappen ended up in the 11th position, a position far from his usual front-row starts.
The eagerly anticipated 62-lap Singapore Grand Prix, set to take place on the 4.94-kilometer (3.06-mile) Marina Bay Street Circuit, is scheduled to kick off at 1200 GMT on Sunday. Racing enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an electrifying contest on this iconic urban circuit.
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