Verstappen takes pole for Sunday’s F1 Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Piastri
- The FIA took action after multiple grass fires disrupted the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, stopping sessions with red flags, as confirmed by the FIA's statement.
- The fires ignited due to sparks from cars on dry grass, with marshals using power washers to dampen areas ahead of qualifying.
- Multiple grass fires disrupted the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, leading to red flags during practice sessions and qualifying.
- The FIA implemented pre-emptive measures to address the fires, including dampening the grass before qualifying.
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Verstappen takes pole for Sunday’s F1 Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Piastri
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Max Verstappen of Red Bull will start from pole position in the Japanese Grand Prix after turning in the top time in qualifying on Saturday in his final attempt.
Verstappen takes shock pole as Japan GP qualification hit by trackside fires
QUALIFYING for the Japan Grand Prix was clouded by smoke from trackside fires causing red flag chaos throughout the session. Suzuka Circuit looked more like a wildfire than a race track as grass fires broke out throughout qualification and practice. ReutersQualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix was hit by red flag chaos[/caption] Sky SportsGrass fires broke out on the side of the track at Suzuka Circuit[/caption] AFPTwo fires broke out during qu…
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