Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc took pole place for the Singapore Grand Prix with a fuming Max Verstappen solely eighth.
In drying circumstances Verstappen, who has his first shot of securing back-to-back titles, seemed to be on track to take pole together with his ultimate throw of the cube.
But the Red Bull driver was beneath instruction from his staff to abort his ultimate lap as a consequence of a gasoline concern, and he’ll begin Sunday’s race means down the order. Sergio Perez took second within the different Red Bull, with Lewis Hamilton third – lower than a tenth of a second off pole.
Verstappen, who has a 116-point lead, can be topped champion in Singapore if he wins and units the quickest lap, and team-mate Perez and Ferrari’s Leclerc end decrease than fourth and eighth respectively.
Here is every part it’s worthwhile to know.
What is the race schedule?
(All occasions BST)
Sunday 2 October
How can I watch it on-line and on TV?
The whole race schedule from Friday to Sunday can be broadcast stay on Sky Sports F1.. Highlights can be aired on Channel 4 for the race at 6:30pm on Sunday.
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What is the beginning grid?
1. Charles Leclerc
2. Sergio Perez
3. Lewis Hamilton
4. Carlos Sainz
5. Fernando Alonso
6. Lando Norris
7. Pierre Gasly
8. Max Verstappen
9. Kevin Magnussen
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. George Russell
12. Lance Stroll
13. Mick Schumacher
14. Sebastian Vettel
15. Guanyu Zhou
16. Valtteri Bottas
17. Daniel Ricciardo
18. Esteban Ocon
19. Alex Albon
20. Nicholas Latifi
Current driver standings
1. Max Verstappen – 335 factors
2. Charles Leclerc – 219 factors
3. Sergio Perez – 210 factors
4. George Russell – 203 factors
5. Carlos Sainz – 187 factors
6. Lewis Hamilton – 168 factors
7. Lando Norris – 88 factors
8. Esteban Ocon – 66 factors
9. Fernando Alonso – 59 factors
10. Valtteri Bottas – 46 factors
11. Pierre Gasly – 22 factors
12. Kevin Magnussen – 22 factors
13. Sebastian Vettel – 20 factors
14. Daniel Ricciardo -19 factors
15. Mick Schumacher – 12 factors
16. Yuki Tsunoda – 11 factors
17. Guanyu Zhou – 6 factors
18. Lance Stroll – 5 factors
19. Alex Albon – 4 factors
20. Nyck de Vries – 2 factors
21. Nicholas Latifi – 0 factors
22. Nico Hulkenberg – 0 factors
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