I Top 3 per Ferrari nelle qualifiche “impossibile”
14:05 pm – End of workday!
In Suzuka, it is already after 9:00 pm, so we are closing our live updates for now. However, our portal will continue with the live analysis of the qualifying session with Kevin Scheuren and Christian Nimmervoll. The race will start tomorrow in Japan at 7:00 am CEST, and we will be back with a new live update to prepare you for the Grand Prix. Enjoy your Saturday, watch our video analysis, and see you then!
13:57 pm – The greatest comebacks in Formula 1 history
We mentioned earlier that the Japanese Grand Prix has mostly been won from pole position recently. But let’s give hope for an exciting race by recalling one of the greatest comebacks in Formula 1 history that happened in Suzuka in 2005. Check out our photo gallery for more details.
13:45 pm – Wolff: Performance better than results
Mercedes team principal Wolff expressed his disappointment with the team’s P7 and P9 results but also acknowledged the improved performance compared to last year at Suzuka. Despite the challenging race ahead, he remains cautiously optimistic about the progress made.
Wolff explained that the team tried something new, which brought them closer to the front, particularly in comparison to McLaren. While the overall result may be unsatisfactory, he emphasized the positive aspects of the team’s performance.
13:31 pm – Zhou: Issue in FT3 affected qualifying
Zhou’s teammate Bottas managed to fight for Q3 and finished 13th, but Zhou’s session ended in Q1 due to missing the end of FT3. Team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi mentioned a technical issue that prevented Zhou from completing a qualifying run on soft tires.
Despite the setback, Zhou believes that more preparation could have resulted in a better outcome and remains optimistic about their chances to compete for points in the race.
13:17 pm – Livestream
Don’t forget to join Kevin Scheuren and Christian Nimmervoll live on Formel1.de’s YouTube channel at 2:00 pm for a live analysis of the qualifying session. The discussion will cover various topics related to the qualifying results and insights on different teams.
13:10 pm – Verstappen: Why was it so close with Perez?
Verstappen revealed that he lost time in the last sector during the qualifying session due to tire wear, affecting his performance. Despite the close margin with his teammate Perez, he remains focused on improving for the race.
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