Follow Japanese GP qualifying live

Follow live qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix on the Suzuka circuit, the only track on the calendar Formula 1 in the shape of an 8.

A little earlier in the morning, Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) managed to set the best time in the third free practice session, before damaging his car against the rail at the exit of the turn. In his duel opposing him to Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) lost by a few tenths, while his teammate Kimi Räikkönen also made a mistake, fortunately without major damage. French Esteban Ocon (Force India), for its first appearance at Suzuka, is already on the pace after a sixth fastest time in free practice.