Verstappen: Japan pole was 'very unexpected'
05-04-2025 11:59 via espn.co.uk

Verstappen: Japan pole was 'very unexpected'

Max Verstappen described his pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix as "very unexpected" after he defied the odds to beat the two McLaren drivers to the fastest time in qualifying.
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