It appears that Red Bull is once again in a league of its own this weekend, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez clear of the field in qualifying. But then again, there are always the imponderables of race day to look forward to.
Here’s is our selection of pictures from Saturday’s action at the Japanese GP at Suzuka.
(L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant with Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-24 recovers from a spin.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Dave Robson (GBR) Williams Racing Head of Vehicle Performance.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - fans in the grandstand.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46 with flow-vis paint.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46 front wing with flow-vis paint.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 locks up under braking.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing and Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX), Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates his pole position with third placed Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in qualifying parc ferme.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Pole sitter Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with third placed Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in qualifying parc ferme.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing, second; Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, pole position; Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren, third.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing and team mate Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the post qualifying FIA Press Conference.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - fans in the grandstand.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24 in qualifying parc ferme.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren, third; Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, pole position; Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing, second.
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA), Alpine F1 Team
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA), Alpine F1 Team
06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.
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