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Verstappen takes pole after another settings issue

Max Verstappen secured the top spot for the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead of George Russell. Charles Leclerc took third, while Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris followed in fourth and fifth, respectively.

Lewis Hamilton placed sixth after an early qualifying run, and championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggled to seventh place while testing a new Mercedes upgrade. The session was complicated by technical inconsistencies regarding engine settings and a timing system glitch, which followed a red flag triggered by a crash involving Sergio Perez.

Verstappen is currently under investigation for a potential yellow flag infringement. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff noted that the team is still evaluating the performance of their latest vehicle updates, as Antonelli expressed difficulty managing the car's unpredictable handling.

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