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Max Verstappen took his third consecutive pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix, besting team-mate Sergio Perez to the top spot.
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, just edging out his teammate Sergio Perez in a tight contest. This marks Verstappen’s fifth consecutive pole position, narrowly avoiding being beaten by Perez by only 0.066 seconds. It will be Perez’s first front-row start since last year’s Belgian Grand Prix. Red Bull effectively held off their competition, with Lando Norris securing third place for the McLaren team, trailing by three-tenths behind. Verstappen emphasized the challenge of mastering the Suzuka Circuit, acknowledging the track’s tire sensitivity and aggressive tarmac. Looking ahead to the race, he expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance and hoped to maintain their momentum.
