Verstappen's Last-Gasp Heroics Secure Pole at Suzuka, Outpacing Dominant McLarens
Source: news.source.inquirer
Max Verstappen clinched pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka with a stunning final lap, edging out the season's dominant McLaren team. Verstappen's lap time of 1:26.983 set a new record, placing him ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who had been leading the season's qualifying sessions. This marks Verstappen's 41st pole and his fourth consecutive pole at Suzuka.
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Max Verstappen secured pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix with a record-breaking lap time of 1:26.983.
Verstappen's performance came as a surprise, outpacing the season's dominant McLaren team led by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
This marks Verstappen's 41st pole and his fourth consecutive pole at the Suzuka circuit.
Lando Norris finished 0.012 seconds behind Verstappen, securing the front row alongside him.
Oscar Piastri, who won the previous race in China, will start on the second row next to Charles Leclerc of Ferrari.
