# Verstappen Keeps Sprint Race Pole

> Verstappen maintains pole after overtaking Hamilton under yellow flags.
- Title: Verstappen Keeps Sprint Race Pole · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Verstappen maintains pole after overtaking Hamilton under yellow flags. Verstappen kept sprint race pole position after passing Hamilton under yellow flags…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/09/verstappen-keeps-sprint-race-pole-position-after-passing-hamilton-under-yellow-flags
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:41:33+00:00
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- Topics: max verstappen, lewis hamilton, red bull, fia, marina bay circuit, sprint race, sports, cars
## Verstappen keeps pole
Max Verstappen maintained pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at Marina Bay circuit in Singapore.
## Stewards rule on overtake
Stewards determined Verstappen overtook Hamilton under yellow flags but chose not to penalize him.
## Overtake details
Verstappen exited turn seven on a push lap when a yellow flag was displayed, overtook Hamilton before turn eight.
## Speed differential
Verstappen reduced speed by 70km/h during the overtake after lifting off throttle, Hamilton slowed to under 60km/h.
## Stewards' decision
Stewards found Verstappen’s overtake breached yellow flag rules but deemed it an unfortunate consequence of speed differential, so no penalty applied.
## Key takeaway

Verstappen kept sprint race pole position after passing Hamilton under yellow flags despite stewards ruling the overtake breached yellow flag rules.