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Max Verstappen took his fourth consecutive pole position from the start of the season in Japan, matching a career-best streak of Lewis Hamilton.
At the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend, Max Verstappen regained his top form by securing a fourth straight pole position, following a brake issue at the previous race in Australia. He faced strong competition from teammate Sergio Perez, who finished just 0.066 seconds behind him in qualifying. Verstappen then dominated the Grand Prix and secured his third win in four races, further solidifying his championship lead. With this victory at Suzuka, Verstappen equaled one of Lewis Hamilton’s best career statistics from 2015. Verstappen’s achievement in Japan puts him on par with Hamilton, making them two of only five drivers to achieve four consecutive pole positions at the start of a season. If Verstappen continues his impressive pole streak in upcoming races in China, Miami, Imola, and Monaco, he will set a new record for consecutive pole positions at the start of a season.
