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In 2017, the Japanese Grand Prix marked a turning point in the World Championship. Formula 1, after the abandonment of Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) and the success of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes).

A year later, the event held on the Suzuka circuit could well take on similar importance. To be clear about it, follow the GP from 7:10 a.m. with our live text.

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) will start in pole position ahead of his teammate Valtteri Bottas, While Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) will have to restore the situation after a failed qualification (8e).

The German's comeback should provide a spectacle, just like the race Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull), 15th after an electronic accelerator problem.

Romain Grosjean (Haas) qualified in fifth place for the second time this season, and is ahead of the surprising Toro Rosso de Brendon Hartley et Pierre Gasly. Esteban Ocon (Racing Point Force India) was penalized three places for not slowing down sufficiently during a red flag procedure in FP3. He will start 11th, behind Charles Leclerc (Sauber).

The Japanese Grand Prix will start at 7:10 a.m. French time and will be continued on our site with live text.