The starting grid of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka opens with the pole position by Max Verstappen who will shoot alongside Charles Leclerc. After a couple of GPs, the classic front two rows are back: Verstappen has the goal of victory to become world champion, but the two Ferrari they will try to spoil his party. In fact, Carlos Sainz will start in third place with the other next to him Red Bull, that of the winner of the Singapore GP, Perez. The start will be very interesting which, together with the weather, will greatly influence the progress of the race.

What a grill!
In fifth place we find an extraordinary Esteban Or with. The French rider continues to prove to be a tough nut to crack and positions himself in front of Lewis Hamilton sixth. Seventh the other Alpine with Alonso who, after a bubbly start Friday, will try to finish the race in the best possible way. It won't be easy for the Spaniard who will have to defend himself from George Russell's attack. On the other hand, Sebastian Vettel's qualifying was super and he will want to enjoy his last Suzuka until the end. Closes the top ten la McLaren by Norris.
Called for redemption
Eleventh position instead for Daniel Ricciardo. After the excellent match a Singapore, it would be very important for the Australian to try to get into the points once again, even if his future in F1 in 2023 seems to be increasingly distant. Twelfth place for Valtteri Bottas who will start in front of the landlord Yuki Tsunoda. A not easy weekend for the Japanese who had to deal with a problem with the brakes on his car. Fourteenth time for Zhou ahead of Mick Schumacher.

Difficult comebacks
Sixteenth position for Alexander Albon. The Thai came close to accessing Q2 and, if he wants to continue to amaze, he will be called to a comeback race, as well as Gasly. There his first qualificationas a new Alpine rider for 2023 it didn't go well and it won't be easy to recover positions for a hypothetical points zone. Next to him will be Magnussen's Haas. Tenth row for Stroll's Aston Martin and Latifi's Williams.
Ready for the race
With this starting grid, we are ready to experience the great emotions of the Suzuka GP. Verstappen starts in front and wants to write history, but watch out for the weather! Appointment at 07.00 so as not to miss anything of this truly beautiful season.
The starting grid
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
3 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
4 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
5 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
6 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
7 | Fernando Alonso | Alpine |
8 | George Russell | Mercedes |
9 | Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin |
10 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
11 | Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren |
12 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
13 | Yuki tsunoda | Alpha Tauri |
14 | Guanyu-Zhou | Alfa Romeo |
15 | Mick Schumacher | Haas |
16 | Alexander albon | Williams |
17 | Pierre Gasly | Alpha Tauri |
18 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
19 | Lance stroll | Aston Martin |
20 | Nicholas latifi | Williams |