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McLaren admit Verstappen’s pole lap was “near-perfect”: Lap time data | Lap time watch: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix
Max Verstappen was the only driver to reach Q3 who put all his best sectors together in a single lap. Here's the lap time data from qualifying.
12kph spike in wind speed behind Stroll’s 15th defeat in a row: Qualifying data | Formula 1
Aston Martin said a spike in wind speed contributed to Lance Stroll qualifying last. Here's the key outcomes from Saturday's qualifying session.
2025 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures | F1 Pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
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Verstappen thought he was going off six times during Suzuka pole lap | Formula 1
Max Verstappen thought he had gone in too fast at six different points on his lap as he claimed a surprise pole position at Suzuka.
Bearman says “iRacing line” helped him to surprise Q3 appearance at Suzuka | Formula 1
Oliver Bearman said he was surprised some drivers did not use the same line he did out of the final corner at Suzuka as he found he gained time there.
Norris says McLaren’s car is “a lot more back to my liking” in Suzuka | Formula 1
Lando Norris missed pole position by a slim margin at Suzuka but said he feels more confident at the wheel of his McLaren than he did at the previous round.
Hadjar drove “nearly fantastic” lap despite seat belt causing pain in sensitive area | Formula 1
Isack Hadjar was especially pleased with his qualifying effort after suffering pain in a sensitive area during qualifying.
“Only he can do it”: Alonso hails Verstappen’s “magical” Suzuka pole position lap | Formula 1
Fernando Alonso described Max Verstappen's surprise pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix as a "magical moment."
Sainz handed three-place grid drop for impeding Hamilton | Formula 1
The stewards have penalised Carlos Sainz Jnr three places on the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix for impeding Lewis Hamilton during the session.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/05/sainz-handed-three-place-grid-drop-for-impeding-hamilton/
Verstappen stuns Norris and Piastri to claim record-breaking pole at Suzuka | 2025 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying report
Max Verstappen broke the Suzuka track record as he denied McLaren a front row lock-out for the Japanese Grand Prix by just 12 thousandths of a second.
Tsunoda “very sad” after qualifying 15th for Red Bull debut | Formula 1
Yuki Tsunoda was dejected after qualifying 15th in his first race as a Red Bull driver, but says he has confidence in the car.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/05/tsunoda-very-sad-after-qualifying-15th-for-red-bull-debut/
2025 Japanese Grand Prix grid | Formula 1
Max Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/05/2025-japanese-grand-prix-grid/
Live: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying | RaceFans Live
Follow the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session on RaceFans Live.
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Drivers warned they may face tougher penalties for queue-jumping in qualifying | Formula 1
The Japanese Grand Prix stewards have warned drivers they may issue tougher penalties for queue-jumping in the pit lane following four incidents during practice.
Norris completes practice sweep for McLaren after more grass fires at Suzuka | Formula 1
McLaren completed a sweep of the three practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix but more grass fires struck during the final hour.
Live: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix third practice | RaceFans Live
Follow the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix third practice session on RaceFans Live.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/05/live-2025-japanese-grand-prix-third-practice/
Round-up: New Haas floor “definitely better”, V10 switch unlikely to happen and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/05/round-up-5th-april-2025/
Doohan’s crash is on him, but benching him for first practice made no sense | Formula 1
No one but Jack Doohan was to blame for his crash in second practice but he shouldn't have been forced to skip the first hour of running at Suzuka.
Lawson and Hadjar could spring qualifying surprises: Friday practice data | 2025 Japanese GP Friday practice data
Red Bull relegated Liam Lawson to its second team - but Racing Bulls is once again threatening to get in among the front-runners in qualifying
2025 Japanese Grand Prix practice in pictures | F1 Pictures
Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/2025-japanese-grand-prix-practice-in-pictures/