There wasn't much doubt that Max Verstappen would extend his supremacy in free practice at Suzuka into qualifying. But a lead of over half a second over McLaren's Oscar Piastri was a crushing edge for the Red Bull charger.

Check out our recap in pictures of Saturday's action at the Japanese GP, round 16 of the 2023 F1 World Championship.

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