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Verstappen: Surprise pole in Suzuka is ‘what makes it special’
© XPB Michael Delaney
05/04/2025 at 10:1705/04/2025 at 10:59 Max Verstappen erupted in pure elation after snatching pole position for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, yet the Dutchman admitted that Red Bull has yet to tame its car’s lingering gremlins, making his achievement all the more remarkable. The four-time world champion outpaced McLaren rival Lando Norris by just 0.012s, with Oscar Piastri 0.044s adrift, dubbing his lap as one of his finest ever. It was a defiant statement from a driver whose RB21 had struggled with balance issues throughout the 2025 season’s early races. The Unexpected Glory In the buildup to qualifying, McLaren’s dominant form in free practice and...
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