Formula One 2026: Japanese Grand Prix qualifying – live

️ Updates from qualifying in Suzuka; start: 6am GMT
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At the back of the field, the Aston Martins of Lance Stroll and new dad Fernando Alonso were more than four seconds slower than Antonelli. They were close to a second behind the Cadillacs of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, so even if they find some reliability they are practically competing in a different sport to the front row.

What of the rest, starting with the orange elephant in the room?