HANNAH SCHMITZ Guides Verstappen to Pole in Singapore Sprint Qualifying

October 9, 2026

• HANNAH SCHMITZ orchestrated Red Bull’s pole position strategy despite data limitations from disrupted SQ1, guiding Max Verstappen to P1 while managing Isack Hadjar’s track limits deletion and technical issues on the challenging Marina Bay circuit.
• Schmitz emphasized Sprint weekend’s multiple sessions provide crucial learning opportunities for main qualifying and race strategy, focusing on extracting maximum points where they matter most despite the compressed timeline.
• Red Bull’s Head of Race Strategy navigated mixed fortunes across the garage, balancing Verstappen’s unexpected pole lap with Hadjar’s compromised session, showcasing strategic depth in high-pressure street circuit conditions.

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