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Isack Hadjar, who drove in considerable discomfort during yesterday’s qualifying session due to problems with the crotch straps in his car, has a new problem: He reports his seat appears to be moving during his reconniassance laps.
Max Verstappen’s superb qualifying lap yesterday has set up a fascinating grid as the McLarens immediately behind the pole-winner are expected to be stronger over a race stint. But don’t forget Verstappen was matching their pace at the end of the last race in China – and told his team on the radio during it that he could have pushed harder than he did during the first stint. The Red Bull may have more potential than we’ve seen from it so far, and if it does rain Verstappen usually excels in those conditions.
One major question everyone is asking before the race is whether any rain is going to arrive. Conditions are dry at the track at the moment but there is still a chance a shower will hit before the grand prix starts, or soon afterwards.
We’re one hour away from the start of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.
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