F1 LIVE | The 2023 Japanese Grand Prix: Can anyone stop Verstappen?

Max Verstappen is out for revenge after the disappointing Grand Prix weekend in Singapore. The Dutchman has already taken an important step by convincingly securing the pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix. Can Verstappen cash in on his pole in a win? And will Red Bull Racing secure the constructors' title in Honda's home country? Or will McLaren or Ferrari be able to spoil the party? You can read it all in our live blog.

Verstappen is having a dominant Formula 1 weekend at the Suzuka Circuit. The reigning world champion – who cannot yet win a third world title in Japan – was at the top of the time list in every session and drove six-tenths faster than McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in qualifying.

Piastri and Norris are the only F1 drivers so far who manage to get somewhat close to Verstappen. They will have to get away well at the start to be able to make a throw to victory, although both drivers realise that their fight with the drivers is probably behind them.

After a difficult weekend, Sergio Perez managed to score a fifth time in qualifying. For Red Bull, it will be important that the Mexican manages to find its way forward, as the Austrian formation is keen to win the constructors title in front of Honda's eyes.