F1 qualifying

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, the 18th round of the 2022 F1 World Championship.

The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into.

Follow along for minute-by-minute updates for FP3 and qualifying ahead of Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix.

Also known as the Japanese GP qualifying report: [https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-japanese-gp-qualifying-report-verstappen-pole-investigation-norris-block/10381295/](https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-japanese-gp-qualifying-report-verstappen-pole-investigation-norris-block/10381295/) [Timeline of the Singapore GP](/f1/video/timeline-of-the-singapore-gp/583552/)

Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 qualifying session for the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.

Full results from qualifying at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, Round 18 of the 2022 F1 world championship.

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Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix after a drama filled qualifying session which saw the Dutchman almost collide with Lando ...

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, the 18th round of the 2022 F1 World Championship.

The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into.

Max Verstappen pipped Charles Leclerc for pole position in a fascinatingly close qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix - although the world champion ...

"I saw he was coming quite quick and I wanted to stay ahead of him, and as soon as I accelerated I lost the rear by having cold tyres. 10) Lando Norris "But I was at the point of acceleration, I was on very cold tyres so I had a little moment and that's why he had to drive around me. 8) George Russell 7) Fernando Alonso 6) Lewis Hamilton 2) Charles Leclerc "I mean it was quite clear he tried to [block me]," Norris told Sky Sports F1. 1) Max Verstappen "But if you're just a bit more respectful, then everyone is anyway already lining up. Norris had to take swift avoiding action onto the grass. Before the lap that would eventually give him pole, the Dutchman was driving slowly along the fastest section of track, warming up his tyres.

Formula 1 drivers have already completed the three free practice sessions and are ready for meaningful action in Japan. After FP3, it is now time for the ...

Saturday looks very different from the previous day in terms of weather conditions. After FP3, it is now time for the real thing: who will come out strongest in qualifying and take pole position? To do so in Honda's home country would make it all the more special, especially after Red Bull announced an intensified partnership with the engine supplier.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, the 18th round of the 2022 F1 World Championship.

In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into. After seemingly being stuck in limbo at AlphaTauri - too good to let go, but not a realistic prospect for a Red Bull return - Pierre Gasly has finally shaken off the shackles to join Alpine.

Follow along for minute-by-minute updates for FP3 and qualifying ahead of Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix.

[Max Verstappen](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/max-verstappen/17529/) can claim a second F1 world title if he is 112 points clear of second place in the standings at the chequered flag. [https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-japanese-gp-qualifying-report-verstappen-pole-investigation-norris-block/10381295/](https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-japanese-gp-qualifying-report-verstappen-pole-investigation-norris-block/10381295/) Also known as the Japanese GP qualifying report:

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, increasing his chances of wrapping up the 2022 world title this weekend, ...

[recently announced as an Alpine driver](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-gasly-to-race-for-alpine-alongside-ocon-in-2023.2KAog8YGlyBOFO5SskzYXD.html) for the 2023 season – could not follow team mate Tsunoda through to Q2 after complaining of brake issues that led to a heavy lock-up at Turn 11 on his final effort. As Norris rounded 130R to begin a push lap, he encountered a slow-moving Verstappen just after the apex, with the Red Bull darting to the left under acceleration, before being pulled back to the right. A host of other improvements knocked Sainz and Leclerc down the order, but they made it through to Q3 in P6 and P9 respectively. Some say it will be dry, some say it will be raining at some point during the race. [FP3 pace-setter Verstappen](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fp3-verstappen-leads-the-way-from-sainz-and-leclerc-in-dry-final-practice-at.76Ww9SxjqK1hjN8WO1WwKr.html) who continued to lead the way with a time of 1m 30.244s on softs – immediately smashing his benchmark from final practice. Vettel starred in ninth, with Norris 10th and the slowest Q3 runner after his compromised session. “It was pretty incredible to drive here again, especially in qualifying when you are on low fuel – these cars really come alive through the first sector. Ricciardo got knocked out as a result by 0.003s, with both Alfa Romeos, Tsunoda and Schumacher also eliminated. “It will be interesting first of all to see [what happens with] the weather [on race day]. McLaren team mates Ricciardo and Norris placed seventh and eighth respectively, as Zhou completed the top 10. As the sun withdrew again – and Verstappen, Sainz and Leclerc remained in the pits – Perez stormed to P1 with another run and a time of 1m 29.925s, putting him almost half a second clear up front. [the latter’s five-place grid penalty](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.latifi-hit-with-5-place-grid-penalty-for-japanese-gp-after-clash-with-zhou.31uKqEI0YoAR68lnyL980N.html) for clashing with Zhou in Singapore not resulting in a change to the order.

Max Verstappen took his fifth pole position of the season in a tight qualifying battle with the Ferrari drivers at Japan, taking the first step to sealing ...

Home favourite Yuki Tsunoda suffered through a brake issue to qualify 13th, with his AlphaTauri team mate Pierre Gasly in 17th. Esteban Ocon put in a fine final lap to secure P5, ahead of his team mate Fernando Alonso in seventh. Verstappen set a time of 1m 29.304s that could not be bettered by his rivals, with Charles Leclerc, in second, just 0.010s off the pace.