FACTS AND STATS: Norris ends McLarens Singapore drought to take first pole since 2012 as he lines up alongside Verstappen

Lando Norris snatched a confident pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, his first at this track as the McLaren man appeared the most comfortable over the rounds opening two days. It was a solid qualifying for the papaya team as Oscar Piastri slotted into fifth, but Norris will have to face the threat of Max Verstappen alone on the front row.