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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Mann-Bryans

Max Verstappen claims pole for Japanese Grand Prix as he bids to wrap up title

AP

Formula One world champion-elect Max Verstappen survived being hauled in front of the stewards to start Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix on pole position after causing a near-miss with the McLaren of Lando Norris during qualifying.

Verstappen hit out at Lando Norris after they narrowly avoided a collision but it was the Dutchman who was later reprimanded for the incident.

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