Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position at the Suzuka Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout with George Russell. Max Verstappen will start 11th after being eliminated in Q2.
Breakdown
- Kimi Antonelli takes pole at Suzuka with a 1:28.778 lap 5s
- George Russell joins Antonelli on the front row for Mercedes 12s
- Charles Leclerc qualifies third, splitting the McLarens 20s
- Max Verstappen eliminated in Q2, will start 11th 36s
- Antonelli describes session as clean and satisfying 41s