Motorsport Verstappen on pole at the Japanese Grand Prix


SUZUKA, Japan: Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has put Red Bull on pole for the potentially title-deciding Japanese Grand Prix.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, the 25-year-old Dutchman’s closest rival, joined him on the front row after qualifying at Suzuka on Saturday.

Verstappen will become world champion for the second time if he beats Leclerc by eight points on Sunday.