**Max Verstappen Takes Pole Position at Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix** Suzuka, Japan - Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing has claimed his fifth pole position of the 2022 Formula 1 season at the Japanese Grand Prix. In Saturday's qualifying session, Verstappen edged out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by just 0.010 seconds to secure the top spot on the grid. Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari finished third, followed by Fernando Alonso of Alpine and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes. Q1 saw eight drivers eliminated, including George Russell of Mercedes, Lando Norris of McLaren, and Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin. The full results of the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session are as follows: 1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 3. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari) 4. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 5. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 6. Sergio Perez (Red Bull Racing) 7. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 8. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 9. Alex Albon (Williams) 10. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) The Japanese Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, October 9th at 6:00 AM BST (1:00 AM ET). Verstappen will be looking to extend his lead in the drivers' championship, while Ferrari aims to close the gap in the constructors' standings.
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