WATCH: Ride onboard with Verstappen for his incredible pole lap at the Japanese Grand Prix
Max Verstappen took a surprise pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix, toppling the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Red Bull have so far been on the back foot compared to McLaren this season, but Verstappen was able to overcome these difficulties to go fastest by 0.012s with a 1m 26.983s.
It is the fourth season in a row that Verstappen will start from pole position at Suzuka, but marks his first appearance at the front of the grid since Austria last year.
Click go on the video player above to ride onboard with Verstappen for his flying lap in Japan.
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