Formula One: Antonelli Flies to Pole Position and Will Start First in Japan
Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) did it again. Just like in the Chinese Grand Prix, he took pole position this Saturday morning in the qualifying session for the Japanese Grand Prix, showing he is a serious contender for the title this year.
TL;DR
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix.
- This is Antonelli's second consecutive pole position of the season.
- George Russell qualified in second place, with Oscar Piastri third and Charles Leclerc fourth.
- Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, and Franco Colapinto were eliminated in the second round of qualifying (Q2).
- Sergio Pérez and Fernando Alonso will start from the back of the grid.