Max Verstappen, on the hunt for his fourth consecutive win at the Suzuka Circuit, will start the Japanese Grand Prix 2025 from pole position ahead of the McLaren duo. Follow all the live updates, highlights,

Four-time defending Formula 1 Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen delivered perfection at the Japanese Grand Prix to become the third different winner from as many races this season, at a Suzuka Circuit where he has dominated in the current era.

Lights out for the Japanese Grand Prix is at 2pm (local time), but despite being regarded as the hottest day of the weekend at around 18 degrees Celsius, it could also be the wettest with rain forecast on Sunday, most likely in bursts of showers.