Japanese GP Results: Max Verstappen Takes Pole Position In Suzuka With Red Bull Front Row

The results of the Japanese GP Qualifying.

Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers Sergio Perez, left, and Max Verstappen speak at the Red Bull Fan / Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA

Max Verstappen will start the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday. Joining the Red Bull driver on the front row is his teammate Sergio Perez who qualified in second position. 

Following the all Red Bull front row are Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz who will be starting from third and fourth, respectively. 

Investigation: George Russell is due to be investigated by the Stewards after the session for a potential unsafe release in the pit lane where he cut in front of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.

May 4, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Mercedes driver George Russell (63) of Great Britain / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Out in Q1

1. Lance Stroll
2. Pierre Gasly
3. Kevin Magnussen
4. Logan Sargeant
5. Zhou Guanyu

McLaren remain looking strong against Red Bull, although both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have not been able to put in faster times than Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez yet. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso is also putting himself up in the mix.

Time Deleted: Nico Hulkenberg had his time deleted for exceeding track limits at Turn 13, with 6 minutes left on the Q2 session.

Out in Q2

1. Daniel Ricciardo
2. Nico Hulkenberg
3. Valtteri Bottas
4. Alex Albon
5. Esteban Ocon

Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers Sergio Perez, left, and Max Verstappen, right, wave to the crowd / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman /

Japanese GP Qualifying Results

1. Max Verstappen
2. Sergio Perez
3. Lando Norris
4. Carlos Sainz
5. Fernando Alonso
6. Oscar Piastri
7. Lewis Hamilton
8. Charles Leclerc
9. George Russell
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. Daniel Ricciardo
12. Nico Hulkenberg
13. Valtteri Bottas
14. Alex Albon
15. Esteban Ocon
16. Lance Stroll
17. Pierre Gasly
18. Kevin Magnussen
19. Logan Sargeant
20. Zhou Guanyu