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          Japanese Grand Prix: Follow LIVE F1 commentary as Max Verstappen starts from pole

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          Pole position 'a great result' for Red Bull (2:22)

          Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda along with other F1 teams, react to qualifying at the Japan GP. (2:22)

          • ESPN
          Apr 3, 2025, 08:51 AM ET

          Max Verstappen starts the Japanese Grand Prix from pole for the fourth consecutive time.

          Verstappen has three wins at Suzuka, all from pole.

          The Dutchman snatched pole from McLaren's Lando Norris on Saturday by a stunning 0.012 seconds, with just 40 milliseconds separating the top three cars.

          Join us for live build-up from 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, with the race at 6 a.m..