Mercedes Secures Front Row at Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes earned pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, marking his second consecutive pole after a win in China. He outpaced teammate George Russell by 0.298 seconds. Mercedes locked out the front row for the first time since 2018. Oscar Piastri of McLaren qualified third, followed by Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and Lando Norris of McLaren. Max Verstappen of Red Bull failed to reach the final qualifying session, continuing a difficult season. The race is scheduled for Sunday, with Antonelli poised to challenge for the championship lead.
Key facts
- Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
- Mercedes drivers Antonelli and George Russell occupied the front row.
- This is Antonelli's second consecutive pole position after winning in China.
- Max Verstappen did not advance to the final qualifying session.
- The Japanese Grand Prix race is set for Sunday at Suzuka Circuit.
Entities
Institutions
- Mercedes
- McLaren
- Ferrari
- Red Bull
- Racing Bulls
Locations
- Suzuka
- Japan