Friday at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix was a frustrating affair for Max Verstappen. The defending Drivers’ champion finished off the pace of the leaders in both FP1 and FP2, and following Friday’s dual practice sessions he admitted that he lacked the “confidence and commitment” one needs to put in the quality lap to capture pole position in Suzuka.
When the dust settled on Saturday, Verstappen had done just that.
The Red Bull driver charged to pole position during qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to take his first pole position of the 2025 F1 season.
And he set a
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