Verstappen grabs Singapore Sprint pole, under investigation for yellow‑flag pass

The neon‑lit Marina Bay Circuit, usually a showcase for speed, turned into a yellow‑flag playground this week.

In typical fashion, Max Verstappen posted the fastest time in Sprint qualifying, earning pole position for Saturday’s race.

The celebration was tempered by a stewards’ inquiry after Verstappen was seen passing Lewis Hamilton while a yellow flag was in effect earlier in the session.

Despite the controversy, Verstappen’s lap still left him ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell on the grid.

Red Bull’s pit‑wall appeared unbothered, treating the matter as a routine sprint‑race issue that will be sorted when the officials convene.

The investigation remains pending, leaving fans to wonder whether the yellow‑flag incident will alter the starting order.