Verstappen Takes Fourth Pole Position Of 2024 Season With Suzuka Brilliance

Max Verstappen made sure that no other man would start from the pole position in 2024, yet, as he won the qualifying for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix.

The Dutch driver has won every race that he finished in the 2024 season, and he wants to keep that run going also at the Suzuka Circuit. After not finishing the Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen came even more motivated to Japan, and it showed in the qualifying.

The Dutchman was the fastest in Q1 and also Q2, and that didn't change in Q3, with no one seemingly being able to challenge the three-time World Champion.

On his last run, Sergio Perez had a strong run, and at one point, he was even ahead of his Red Bull teammate, but the last corner decided, and Verstappen was faster, completing a lap in 1:28.197.

That meant the Mexican finished 0.066 seconds behind his teammate, who was aware that his lap had some minor flaws, but still believed to be in a "good position for tomorrow."

With Red Bull finishing one-two, it was the 27th front-row lockout for the team, and also the fourth time that Verstappen will start from the pole position this season.

Behind Red Bulls, Lando Norris in McLaren was the third-fastest in the qualifying, with the most recent Grand Prix winner, Carlos Sainz, coming only in fourth, as Ferrari and Mercedes seemingly struggled during the qualifying session.

While those will focus on improving their position in Sunday's race, Verstappen's focus will be on winning his third race of the season and keeping his leading position in the World Drivers' Championship.