Summary
Max Verstappen called his Red Bull car "undriveable" after he qualified 11th for the Japanese Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli took the pole position for Mercedes, ahead of George Russell and other competitors.
Key Facts
- Max Verstappen described his Red Bull car as "undriveable" after qualifying 11th.
- Verstappen has had a challenging start to the Formula One season, including problems with new regulations.
- Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old driver for Mercedes, secured the pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix.
- Antonelli won the first grand prix of his F1 career in China two weeks before this race.
- George Russell, also driving for Mercedes, qualified second in Suzuka.
- The new regulations involve a split between conventional power and electrical power.
- Verstappen has previously won the Japanese Grand Prix for four consecutive years.
- Mercedes has been dominant this season, with Antonelli leading a one-two finish for the second time.
