F1 LIVE | Qualifying for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix

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liveblog qualifying 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
6 April at 06:00

After three free practice sessions, it is finally time for the fastest laps of the weekend. In qualifying, this time all 20 drivers will compete for pole position, or to achieve their goals of qualifying for Q2 or Q3. Can Max Verstappen lead Red Bull to another pole position? Or can Ferrari mount a successful attack? Do Mercedes have an outside shot? You will be updated throughout the session with all the latest news.

F1 LIVE | Qualifying: Japanese Grand Prix 

 

We will have an hour-long qualifying session with all 20 cars this weekend. Logan Sargeant did crash his Williams in FP1, but fortunately, he did not have to sit out another qualifying session. So far, the two Red Bull cars seem to be the favourite to claim pole position, as Ferrari's long lap pace proved to be better.

Last year, Verstappen secured pole, with Oscar Piastri alongside him. It remains to be seen whether McLaren will get on the front row again this year, judging by the free practice sessions. After the first day, Mercedes also looked more promising than the British racing team.

After a busy FP3, it could be anyone's game, depending who can find the right set up in a shorter amount of time, as every team have to make up for the washed away FP2 session.