Max Verstappen`s pole position at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix highlights intense competition with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, narrowly beating McLaren`s Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds. Oscar Piastri will start from third on the grid, while Yuki Tsunoda, making his debut for Red Bull, qualified in 15th place. The race commenced at 6am UK time on Sunday, April 6, and was broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with highlights airing on Channel 4 at 1pm.

This event was pivotal for Red Bull, aiming to recover from recent setbacks, while McLaren sought to maintain their lead in the constructors` championship. Currently, Lando Norris leads the drivers` championship, followed closely by Verstappen and George Russell. Ferrari faced a challenging weekend after a promising performance in China, suffering a double disqualification in the main Grand Prix. The enthusiastic Japanese crowd celebrated Tsunoda`s promotion to the main Red Bull team, replacing Liam Lawson. This race is part of a triple-header, with F1 set to move to the Middle East for the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

F1 and Motorsports fans were treated to an exhilarating qualifying session.

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