That way, if you win the race and get the fastest lap, no matter what they do Leclerc and Czech Perezwill be a new two-time champion, the first in a row after Sebastian Vettel.
Fernando Alonso he was especially brilliant in Q1 and Q2, including in the first attempt of Q3, with which he placed fifth, but in his last attempt he was overtaken by his teammate, Esteban Ocon, who moved up to fifth after a great lap, while The man from Oviedo went to seventh place on the grid, behind Hamilton.
For its part, Alonso was always ahead of Leclerc, except in the last attempt, where he was 47 thousandths behind his partner. He is again a clear candidate for victory and has shown a much higher level with the F1-75 in terms of pace and speed than last week in Singapore. His second victory of the year could fall, as the top three are in a technical tie in terms of times.
Verstappen, with everything in favor
In a circuit where pole position is traditionally worth more than in Monaco, there would have to be a breakdown or a very bad start for him not to win, bearing in mind that Ferrari is not particularly brilliant in its strategies. It is very possible that the drivers will find a wet asphalt at the start, but it should not be a major problem for the #1 number on the current grid.
Starting grid, Japanese GP 2022
1st M. Verstappen (B) Red Bull 1’29″304 12
2nd C. Leclerc (B) Ferrari 1’29″314 +00″010 12
3rd Carlos Sainz (B) Ferrari 1’29″361 +00″057 12
4th S. Perez (B) Red Bull 1’29″709 +00″405 15
5º E. Ocon (B) Alpine 1’30″165 +00″861 18
6th L. Hamilton (B) Mercedes 1’30″261 +00″957 20
7th Fernando Alonso (B) Alpine 1’30″322 +01″018 15
8th G. Russell (B) Mercedes 1’30″385 +01″081 19
9th S. Vettel (B) Aston Martin 1’30″554 +01″250 15
10th L. Norris (B) McLaren 1’31″003 +01″699 18
Source: Ambito
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