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sports-formula-11 year ago

"Verstappen Secures Pole in Dominant Japanese GP Qualifying"

Max Verstappen secures pole position for the 2024 Japanese GP, with Sergio Perez impressing by pushing his teammate closely. Lando Norris achieves his best qualifying result of the season, while Yuki Tsunoda delights the home crowd. Valtteri Bottas surprises with a strong qualifying performance. On the other hand, Lance Stroll faces disappointment with an early exit, Ferrari struggles to match the pace of Red Bull, and Pierre Gasly continues to struggle with another Q1 exit.

motorsports2 years ago

"Red Bull and Ferrari Face Tyre Wrecker Threat at Japanese GP"

The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka is expected to be challenging for teams due to high track temperatures and a decrease in grip compared to last year. Only eight drivers have two sets of hard tires available, while the rest have a combination of mediums and softs. McLaren could benefit from their double hard tire allocation, potentially giving them a tactical advantage against Red Bull. Mercedes and Ferrari are in a battle for second place in the constructors' championship, with Mercedes looking to exploit their tire advantage. The tire strategy offset could play a crucial role in the outcome of the race.

sports2 years ago

Verstappen Dominates Japanese GP Practice Sessions

Max Verstappen topped the third practice session for the F1 Japanese GP, narrowly beating the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo. Verstappen set a 1m30.267s lap time, edging out Norris by 0.240s. Sergio Perez finished fourth, followed by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Lewis Hamilton showed improvement in his Mercedes, outpacing teammate George Russell. Fernando Alonso, Zhou Guanyu, and Valtteri Bottas completed the top ten.

motorsports2 years ago

Key Takeaways from F1 Japanese GP Practice Sessions

Max Verstappen dominated both Friday practice sessions at the F1 Japanese GP, proving that Red Bull's struggles in Singapore were just a blip. Verstappen set the fastest times in both sessions, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as his closest challenger. McLaren's Lando Norris showcased the team's potential as a podium contender. Mercedes faced difficulties with rear grip, while Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez struggled with balance. The race is expected to be a two-stop strategy, although some suggest a three-stop due to high tyre degradation.