Max Verstappen takes surprise pole position after the F1 Japanese GP Qualifying session
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Horner: Verstappen taking pole position at F1 Japanese GP completely unexpected

In a qualifying session that defied recent form, Max Verstappen delivered what Red Bull team principal Christian Horner described as “one of his best laps in qualifying ever” to secure a surprise pole position for the 2025 F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka. Yuki Tsunoda will start P15. “Completely against the run of form” The four-time…

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Yuki Tsunoda qualified P15 for Sunday's F1 Japanese GP as the new Red Bull Racing driver had a disappointing Q2 at his home race. A grid penalty for Carlos Sainz moves him up a spot.
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Tsunoda outlines the difficulties with RB21 car after F1 Japanese GP qualifying

Yuki Tsunoda qualified P15 for Sunday’s F1 Japanese GP as the new Red Bull Racing driver had a disappointing Q2 at his home race. A grid penalty for Carlos Sainz moves him up a spot. Throughout practice and in Q1, the 24-year-old kept Max Verstappen honest, although the Dutchman generally had a small advantage. F1…

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Max Verstappen on track in Suzuka were he secured 2025 Japanese GP pole
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F1 | Qualifying | Japanese GP | Verstappen stuns the McLarens to take pole

Full results and report from qualifying as Max Verstappen nabs shock Japanese GP pole for Red Bull ahead of both McLarens. Q1: First to hit the track in the opening qualifying session were the struggling Haas pair of Bearman and Ocon. Ocon was first to set a flying lap with a 1:29.724 which was quickly beaten…

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Red Bull and Racing Bulls line-ups have reacted to the recent driver swap ahead of the F1 Japanese GP
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Red Bull and Racing Bulls lineups react to the driver swap ahead of F1 Japanese GP

Following yet another modification to the lineups at Red Bull and Racing Bulls, Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar have opened up about the driver swap ahead of the F1 Japanese GP.  After finishing third in the Constructors’ standings last year, Red Bull decided to part ways with Sergio Pérez, given his…

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SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 03: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka Circuit on April 03, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson)
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Max Verstappen explains difficult RB21 car characteristics ahead of F1 Japanese GP

The dominant force since the start of F1’s ground-effect era, Red Bull, have found themself playing catch-up to McLaren, who now boast the fastest car on the grid. After half a season plagued by balance issues, simulation miscorrelation, and an overly sensitive aerodynamic package, Max Verstappen shed light on the team’s ongoing development struggles of…

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Yuki Tsunoda with Red Bull Racing in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan, on April 2nd 2025.
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Tsunoda thought Red Bull F1 promotion chances over after Lawson got nod for 2025

With the arrival of the 2025 F1 Japanese GP week, Yuki Tsunoda is finally wearing the long-awaited Red Bull Racing suit. In his fifth campaign in Formula 1, Tsunoda is getting ready to make his Red Bull senior team debut in his home Grand Prix, after replacing Liam Lawson, who experienced two difficult opening races…

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