Verstappen`s record pole at the Japanese GP highlights fierce competition, with Ferrari and Red Bull facing challenges.

Max Verstappen showcased his dominance at the 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix by clinching pole position with a stunning new track record of 1m 26.983. He narrowly edged out Lando Norris, who finished just 0.012 seconds behind, while Oscar Piastri closely followed, trailing Verstappen by only 0.044 seconds.

Ferrari faced a challenging qualifying session, with Charles Leclerc managing to secure fourth place, while Lewis Hamilton struggled to find pace, qualifying eighth due to ride height issues that hampered their performance.

In a surprising turn, Red Bull`s decision to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda is under scrutiny, as Tsunoda struggled in qualifying, starting from 15th, just one position behind Lawson.

In other motorsport news, Isaac Phelps made headlines by securing a double pole in the GB4 championship at Donington Park. Meanwhile, Optimum Motorsport led the opening free practice session of the British GT Championship at the same venue, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of racing. For more details, visit Formula 1 and British GT Championship.

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