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From the uppity vibe of Singapore and the bright lights of its Marina Bay circuit, Formula 1 is all set to rise again in the land of the rising sun.
Notably, Suzuka is all set to host the thirty third running of a Formula 1 race; this being the 47th instalment of the Japanese Grand Prix, an event steeped in rich history much like the rich culture it is currently amid.
One of the tracks that ebbs and flows like a magnificent but nail-biting thriller, Suzuka, an old school venue will hopefully unfurl new chapters in F1’s journey akin to some of the sport’s newest characters such as Liam Lawson.
But while we shall have to wait and see to what extent might that happen on race-day, the qualifying for Japanese Grand Prix didn’t make Red Bull fans any longer to see their main man returning to the top of the time charts.
Smashing his opponents with much grit and newfound determination, Max Verstappen has taken pole for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix; the Dutchman capturing his 29th career pole of what is now truly becoming an epic career.
It might be just his second pole here at Japan, but Verstappen beating his opponents by half a second was not only sensational but perhaps a clear sign of things to come.
And while the Ferraris did as well as they could have in the last race to put a curb on Verstappen’s dominant charge, if only a temporary one thanks to Sainz’s win, Suzuka ensured it was business as usual in F1 world with Red Bull hitting right back at its opponents.
With a brilliant 1:29:878, Verstappen finds himself being pursued by Oscar Piastri who captured a brilliant second and Lando Norris in third.
Leclerc could only go as fast as fourth with his teammate and F1’s latest race winner Sainz down in sixth.
Perez could only do as much as bisect the two Ferraris; the Mexican never really enjoying a memorable moment on Saturday. He ultimately found himself seven tenths down on our pole sitter.
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While it’s clear that Verstappen will take the race win unless he puts a foot wrong or goes wild in the pursuit of what’s likely going to be victory number 48 for him, there was always that added motivation to rise back to the top again after enduring a surprisingly low P5 at Singapore.
That’ll likely spur him on.
The next few hours will reveal whether the two McLarens can dominate Max out in front.
And having said that, we’ll also get to see whether Verstappen can convert yet another smashing pole into another sublime victory. But for now, he remains the man billed for the big Japanese GP win.
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