Max Verstappen (NLD)
Max Verstappen (NLD)

How qualifying for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix unfolded

Max Verstappen earns pole position at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix.

The big news is that Pierre Gasly will drive for Alpine in F1 2023, while Nyck de Vries will drive for AlphaTauri.

This is how it happened...

04:00

FP3 for the Japanese Grand Prix is now underway!

03:51
Smiles at Suzuka...

(L to R): Masashi Yamamoto (JPN) Red Bull Racing Consultant with Nyck de Vries (NLD) Mercedes AMG F1 Test and Reserve
(L to R): Masashi Yamamoto (JPN) Red Bull Racing Consultant with Nyck de…

03:51
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03:50

Hello and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for final practice and qualifying for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix.

FP3 starts at 4am UK time, while qualifying is at 7pm UK time.

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