the dutch pilot Max Verstappen (Red Bull) got the pole for the race Japanese Grand Prix, eighteenth round of the Formula 1 World Championship, and is preparing to lift the title, all after a classification in which the Spanish Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) has been third and Fernando Alonso (Alpine), seventh.
The reigning world champion sealed his fifth pole of the season after beating by ten thousandths Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and by 57 to Madrid. Thus, with a 104-point advantage over the Monegasque in the standings, he will once again be proclaimed champion if he achieves a win and the bonus point for the fastest lap at Suzuka.
However, ‘Mad Max’ is being investigated for an incident at the start of Q3, when he was trying to warm up his tires and lost control of his car at times; the action forced the British driver Lando Norris (McLaren) to go off the track to avoid the impact, and the stewards are now analyzing whether they should penalize him.
Sainz will share the second row with the Mexican Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez (Red Bull), winner in Singapore and who could not enter the fight for pole position after staying more than four tenths behind his teammate, so he will start fourth.
The French Esteban Ocon (Alpine) and the British Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) will start from the third rowjust ahead of Fernando Alonso from Asturias, who did not improve on his last flying lap and will start seventh along with fellow Briton George Russell (Mercedes).
Where to watch Formula 1 races
Those who are not lucky enough to be able to occupy a place in the stands can always settle for follow the excitement of the ‘Great Circus’ on television. One more year, those in charge of broadcasting Formula 1 in Spain are Dazn and Movistar+, which share emission. In principle, none of the grand prizes can be seen in the open.
If you don’t have access to these options, you can always follow the races live on our live stream.
F1 Japanese GP race schedule
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Sunday October 9
07:00 a.m. Japanese GP at Suzuka Circuit