P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has qualified on pole position for Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, beating team-mate Sergio Perez as Red Bull
The Dutchman claimed the top spot by leading all three stages with a time of 1:28.197s, surpassing Perez by just 0.066s for his third consecutive pole at Suzuka. Lando Norris secured third place for McLaren, while Carlos Sainz finished fourth for Ferrari. Fernando Alonso took fifth place in the only Aston Martin in Q3, followed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in sixth and Lewis Hamilton as the lead Mercedes driver for the first time this season. Charles Leclerc struggled to eighth place for Ferrari, splitting the Mercedes cars with ninth-place George Russell. Yuki Tsunoda delighted his home fans by completing the top 10 in the qualifying session.
