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Max Verstappen led a Red Bull front-row lockout at the Japanese Grand Prix after pipping teammate Sergio Pere to pole position. Verstappen was in control throughout qualifying and into the top-10 s…
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, leading a front-row lockout for Red Bull by narrowly beating teammate Sergio Perez. Verstappen controlled the qualifying session and secured pole with a slim advantage over Perez. Perez impressed with a close second place, just 0.066s behind Verstappen. The Red Bull pair’s performance marked the closest margin between them since the Miami Grand Prix in May. Verstappen acknowledged the challenges of the tire-sensitive track and looked forward to maintaining their strong position in the race. Additionally, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz showcased competitive performances in qualifying, while Lewis Hamilton faced a setback with a seventh-place grid slot.
