Mercedes may have notched up another front-row lockout, but Daniil Kvyat attracted the most attention with his spectacular 20G crash that ended qualifying early.

Max Verstappen has been penalised with a three-place grid drop in the Japanese Grand Prix for stopping his car in a dangerous position during qualifying.

Daniel Ricciardo thinks the key to a good result for Red Bull at the Japanese Grand Prix will be in maximising its tyre strategy.

Nico Rosberg has snatched pole position from teammate Lewis Hamilton when qualifying was red-flagged after Daniil Kvyat crashed his Toro Rosso in an enormous accident.

Nico Rosberg emerged as the fastest man from a hectic free practice three on Saturday afternoon.