The Japanese F1 Grand Prix kicks off—follow it LIVE with our Live Commentary: it’s Max Verstappen against Lando Norris, but keep an eye on Ferrari. The Maranello team is ready to impress after the strong progress shown between Friday and Saturday. Charles Leclerc, starting fourth, will try to challenge the two McLarens, while Lewis Hamilton will aim to recover positions.
Formula 1 returns to Suzuka after a week’s break, useful for regaining focus and determination. The events of Melbourne and Shanghai are behind us—now it’s time to battle it out on the winding Japanese circuit. A track that puts drivers and cars to the test, offering a much clearer picture of the season’s competitive hierarchy.
Pole position belongs to Max Verstappen, who delivered a phenomenal lap that will surely go down in the history books. Lining up behind him are the two McLarens, with the first Ferrari in fourth position. For Maranello, it’s an important step forward after the double disqualification in China, as updates and fixes are expected.
The Starting Grid for the Japanese GP:
Max Verstappen – RED BULL
Lando Norris – McLAREN
Oscar Piastri – McLAREN
Charles Leclerc – FERRARI
George Russell – MERCEDES
Andrea Kimi Antonelli – MERCEDES
Isack Hadjar – RACING BULLS
Lewis Hamilton – FERRARI
Alexander Albon – WILLIAMS
Oliver Bearman – HAAS
Pierre Gasly – ALPINE
Fernando Alonso – ASTON MARTIN
Liam Lawson – RACING BULLS
Yuki Tsunoda – RED BULL
Carlos Sainz – WILLIAMS *
Nico Hulkenberg – STAKE F1 TEAM KICK SAUBER
Gabriel Bortoleto – STAKE F1 TEAM KICK SAUBER
Esteban Ocon – HAAS
Jack Doohan – ALPINE
Lance Stroll – ASTON MARTIN
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