Overview

• Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the 2025 Formula 1 season at the Japanese Grand Prix, marking his 41st career pole.
• Lando Norris, the current championship leader, qualified second, maintaining his 8-point lead over Verstappen in the standings.
• Oscar Piastri rounded out the top three, continuing McLaren's strong form early in the season.
• The Suzuka Circuit qualifying session faced interruptions due to grass fires caused by sparks from car underbodies, as well as challenging wind conditions.
• Nico Hülkenberg, driving for Kick Sauber, was eliminated in the first round of qualifying, finishing 16th.