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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A Red Bull emergency meeting has been called after the Chinese Grand Prix, fueling speculation about a Liam Lawson replacement. With no points in two races, Lawson is under pressure as Yuki Tsunoda emerges as a strong contender for his seat. Amid rumors, Lawson fired back, stating, “I’ve raced him [Tsunoda] for years, raced him in junior categories, and beat him – and I did in F1 as well, so he can say whatever he wants.” With Red Bull evaluating changes before the Japanese GP, a major shake-up could be imminent.
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Oscar Piastri clinched his maiden Formula 1 pole position at the Chinese GP Qualifying, edging out George Russell and Lando Norris in a thrilling session. The McLaren driver delivered a stunning 1m 30.641s lap to take P1, with Russell just 0.082s behind. Max Verstappen settled for fourth, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc followed in P5 and P6.
View More Chinese GP qualifying results: Piastri Secures Maiden F1 Pole
F1 Testing Day 1 in Bahrain showcased impressive performances, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the charge and surprising results setting the stage for the 2025 season.
View More F1 Testing Day 1: Antonelli tops timesheets, big surprises