The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix is just a few hours away. While Mercedes driver George Russell secured pole position with Red Bull's Max Verstappen starting alongside him in second, two drivers will start from the pit lane.
Both Williams drivers, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, were disqualified from qualifying after the rear wing failed DRS checks.
"During FIA scrutineering after qualifying, the rear wings on both cars failed DRS slot gap checks," Williams team principal James Vowles explained on Saturday. "As a result, Alex and Carlos have been disqualified from qualifying for tomorrow's Singapore Grand Prix. This is bitterly disappointing for the team and we are urgently investigating how this happened.
"At no point were we seeking a performance advantage and the rear wings had passed our own checks earlier in the day, but there is only one measurement that matters and we fully accept the FIA ruling.
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"We have a car capable of scoring points here this weekend and will do everything we can to fight from the back of the grid tomorrow, and we will immediately review our processes to make sure this doesn't happen again."
After initially qualifying in 12th and 13th, Albon will now start the race from the pit lane and Sainz will start from the back of the grid.
"Following yesterday's disqualification from Qualifying for both cars, Alex Albon will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the pit lane after a decision to modify his suspension settings. Carlos Sainz will start the race from the grid," a statement from Williams confirmed.
Alpine's Pierre Gasly is also set to start the race from the pit lane after the French team made changes during Parc Ferme.
"Pierre will start today's Singapore Grand Prix from the pit lane after the team made set up changes to his car under Parc Ferme conditions," Alpine confirmed.
2025 Singapore Grand Prix: Updated starting grid
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