Max Verstappen snatched pole position in a thrilling end to Japanese GP qualifying at Suzuka, setting a new lap record. McLaren’s Norris and Piastri completed the top three. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull debut on home soil ended in heartbreak with a Q2 exit at P15.
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Jack Doohan suffered a high-speed crash at the Japanese GP during FP2, slamming into the barriers at Turn 1. The incident triggered a red flag, but Doohan managed to exit the car on his own. Analysts suspect a mechanical issue, ruling out driver error. With his struggles this season, Doohan faces mounting pressure to secure his seat at Alpine.
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