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Japanese GP: Saturday's action in pictures

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A rising star in total control, a champion on the ropes… Sunday's Japanese GP grid just got very interesting.

Check out our recap in pictures of Saturday's qualifying action at Suzuka.

Cadillac Formula 1 Team fans at the FanZone Stage. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team Investor. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Alpine F1 Team A526 steering wheel. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A526. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren F1 Team. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A526. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team VF-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Isack Hadjar (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB22. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Alexander Albon (THA) Williams F1 Team FW48. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Sergio Perez (MEX) Cadillac Formula 1 Team MAC-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team VF-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Isack Hadjar (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB22. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Haas F1 Team - Godzilla branding. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team R26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Alexander Albon (THA) Williams F1 Team FW48. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team MAC-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Paddock atmosphere - young fan. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Paddock atmosphere - young fan. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Paddock atmosphere - young fan. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore

Circuit atmosphere - fan. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore

(L to R): Third placed Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team celebrates with pole sitter Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team with team mate and pole sitter Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

(L to R): Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme with second placed team mate George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Pole sitter Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 in qualifying parc ferme. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

Isack Hadjar (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB22. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team R26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren F1 Team MCL40. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team VF-26. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 28.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore

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