Full results from qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka International Racing Course, round 17 of the 2019 Formula 1 season.

2019 Japanese Grand Prix - Qualifying results

Pos Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:28.988s 1:28.174s 1:27.064s
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:28.405s 1:28.179s 1:27.253s
3 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:28.896s 1:27.688s 1:27.293s
4 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:28.735s 1:27.826s 1:27.302s
5 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:28.754s 1:28.499s 1:27.851s
6 Alexander Albon Red Bull 1:29.351s 1:28.156s 1:27.851s
7 Carlos Sainz McLaren 1:29.018s 1:28.577s 1:28.304s
8 Lando Norris McLaren 1:28.873s 1:28.571s 1:28.464s
9 Pierre Gasly Toro Rosso 1:29.411s 1:28.779s 1:28.836s
10 Romain Grosjean Haas 1:29.572s 1:29.144s 1:29.341s
11 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo 1:29.604s 1:29.254s
12 Lance Stroll Racing Point 1:29.594s 1:29.345s
13 Kimi Räikkönen Alfa Romeo 1:29.636s 1:29.358s
14 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosso 1:29.723s 1:29.563s
15 Nico Hülkenberg Renault 1:29.619s 1:30.112s
16 Daniel Ricciardo Renault 1:29.822s
17 Sergio Pérez Racing Point 1:30.344s
18 George Russell Williams 1:30.364s
19 Kevin Magnussen Haas
20 Robert Kubica Williams

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