Max Verstappen set himself up for possible title glory at the Japanese Grand Prix by qualifying on pole for Sunday's race.
Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz hope to delay the Dutchman's inevitable coronation but could not match his pace in the drier conditions at Suzuka. Nor could Lewis Hamilton, as he and fellow Mercedes driver George Russell accepted they could not compete with the rapid Red Bulls.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel made sure he will retire from Formula 1 with a perfect record of qualifying in the top 10 in Japan. Lando Norris also made it to Q3, along with Alpine pair Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon.
