F1: Verstappen’s 29th pole, shown in Japan – rts.ch – Auto
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) gave a demonstration in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. The world championship leader led by 0.581 seconds over his runner-up, Australian Oscar Piastri (McLaren), to take his 29th pole position in Formula 1.
Beaten in the race (5th) and in qualifying (11th) a week ago in Sinbajor, Max Verstappen”He was able to push his car to the limit“On Saturday at the Suzuka Circuit, he rejoiced after the qualifying session. He will start on pole for the ninth time this season, in 16 Grands Prix.
Lando Norris finished third in the other McLaren, 0:616 behind double world champion Max Verstappen. But Ferrari missed the mark: Charles Leclerc finished fourth in qualifying while Carlos Sainz, winner and leader in Singapore, finished sixth, almost a second behind.
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AlphaTauri retains Tsunoda and Ricardo
The Formula 1 team has announced that Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo will continue to drive for AlphaTauri in 2024. New Zealander Liam Lawson, 21, who has been filling in for the injured Ricciardo since the end of August, will retain his role as reserve driver despite the ongoing bids. Impressing on his Formula 1 debut. Tsunoda has competed in 56 Grands Prix, with his best result being fourth in Abu Dhabi in 2021. Former driver at Toro Rosso (now AlphaTauri) in 2012 and 2013 – then at Red Paul Between 2014 and 2018 -, Ricciardo (34 years old) won 8 F1 GPs.
Japanese Grand Prix – Qualifying (23.09)
DTM: Riccardo Feller on the podium
Ricardo Feller (23 years old) climbed on the podium in the DTM Championship for the fourth time this season. In Spielberg, in the first race of the weekend, the Aargau native finished third after an impressive comeback since starting 26th. Feller ranks third in the championship.
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