Minute by minute, Checo Pérez in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix

Checo Pérez seeks first place in the Suzuka saga, one of the best tracks on the F1 calendar

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classification Japanese Grand Prixthe eighteenth date of the season Formula 1.

It’s the return of the shock Suzuka. A traditional circuit with a speed of 5.8 km and a roundabout. Technical planning that requires precision from pilots in every curve, of which there are several speeds: high, medium and low.

Suzuka Featuring two emblematic curves: the Spoon (double-topped) and the recklessly fast 130R, leading to the famous “Casio Triangle” where they left the championship in 1989 Ayrton Senna s Alain Prosta very famous picture of history Formula 1.

yes, Suzuka Enthusiasm: “This track is always demanding and when it’s wet it’s more than that; I think it’s the best track in the world,” he said. Czech Perez Friday after the first two practice sessions of the Japanese Grand Prix, which is back on the calendar two years after the pandemic COVID-19.

Czech Perez s Max Verstappen they have in Red Bull A car capable of going to the pole. The RB18 It has the characteristics that Suzuka demands: strength and aerodynamic grip to get through fast curves and good wear to do the aforementioned “ukulele” or “casio triangle”.

for every Ferrari He also has the basics of fighting in it Suzuka. The car was fast and worthy of the discount from Red BullAnd what is more, Charles Leclerc Hand in hand fight for runner-up against Czech Perez It seems impossible to catch Verstappen, who only needs to win and do the fastest lap on Sunday, to be crowned champion in 2022.

F1 qualifying is divided into three rounds:

• Q1: 18 minutes / The slowest five cars are eliminated

• Q2: 15 minutes / The slowest five cars were eliminated

• Q3: 12 minutes/10 cars per pole.

On the dry course, the Japanese circuit will run with tires of the toughest combination of vehicles: C1 – hard, recognizable by the white stripe, C2 – medium, yellow striped, C3 – soft, red -.

The Japanese Grand Prix First erected in 1976 in Fuji; Which hosted the last race of that year, which played in the shadow of a seasonal deluge and decided that title in favor of the English James Hunt And at the expense of the Austrian Niki Laudawas brutally injured just a few weeks ago in Nürburgring German. An epic sports test and duel perfectly documented in cinema in the thriller Rush.

Since then, with the exception of three other copies of the 35 copies he participated in the World Cup F1It was always disputed Suzuka.