Formula One world champion Max Verstappen takes pole position at Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen poses with an award from former F1 driver Jean Alesi after qualifying in pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took pole position for a third straight year at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Sergio Perez qualifying second to ensure a Red Bull front-row lockout.
McLaren's Lando Norris will start Sunday's race in third place.
