F1
Japanese Grand Prix qualifying results: Verstappen upsets McLaren as Norris fight set up
Max Verstappen caused a late upset in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, punching in a record-breaking lap to beat Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position at the Suzuka Circuit.
McLaren had looked like the clear frontrunners after topping all three practice sessions, and they picked up where they left off in Q1. Most eyes, however, were on Isack Hadjar as the Frenchman battled through significant discomfort in the cockpit to escape the bottom five.
