in the second Red Bull. Kevin Magnussen was 10th for Haas. It was Verstappen's career 41st pole and his ninth of the season. "I didn't expect that," said Verstappen. "Honestly! But well done to ...

Triple world champion Max Verstappen said his performance "wasn't ideal" but still good enough to grab pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez.