Leclerc takes Singapore pole as Hamilton's piercing causes him issues

Hamilton wore the offending item of jewellery during practice and was summoned to see the stewards ahead of qualifying

Behind by a nose: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks after clocking the third fastest time during the qualifying session at the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Pic: AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix with Max Verstappen only eighth.

In drying conditions, Verstappen, who has his first shot of securing back-to-back titles, appeared to be on course to take pole with his final throw of the dice.