2023-09-23 21:52:31
The Dutch driver Max Verstappen, from Red Bull and leader of the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship, will start in pole position this Sunday at the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix by setting the best time in qualifying today.
The test will take place at the Suzuka circuit from 2 in Argentina and in qualifying the Dutchman, current two-time world champion, was the fastest with 1 minute, 28 seconds and 877/1000.
Verstappen surpassed the Australian Oscar Piastri, with McLaren, with 1m 29sec 458/2000, with the British Lando Norris, with Mc Laren, being third with 1m. 29sec. 493/1000 and fourth the Monegasque Charles Leclerc, in a Ferrari with 1m. 29sec 542/1000.
“It’s been an incredible weekend so far, especially in qualifying, it was really nice to drive the car,” said the 25-year-old Verstappen, seven days after his discreet performance in Singapore.
Verstappen has a lead of 151 points over his teammate and second place in the world championship, Sergio Pérez, but he will not be three-time champion tomorrow and could achieve it in the Qatar Grand Prix next month, reported motorsport.com
On the other hand, if the Red Bull team could be proclaimed world constructors’ champion for the sixth time, adding 597 points, since it surpasses Mercedes, with 289, and Ferrari with 265.
The first 10 at the start this Sunday will be:
1) Max Verstappen Red Bull/Honda 1m28seg 877/1000 .2) Oscar Piastri McLaren/Mercedes1m29seg 458/10003) Lando Norris McLaren/Mercedes1m29seg 493/10004) Charles Leclerc Ferrari1m29seg 542/10005) Sergio Pérez Red Bull/Honda 1m29seg 650/10006) Carlos Sainz Jr. Ferrari1m29seg 850/10007) Lewis Hamilton Mercedes1m29seg 908/10008) George Russell Mercedes1m30seg 219/10009) Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri/Honda 1m30seg 303/100010 Fernando AlonsoAston Martin/Mercedes1m30seg 560/1000
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