Lewis Hamilton claimed a tightly contested pole from Sebastian Vettel on what's shaping up to be a title-deciding weekend.
Hamilton was quickest, Vettel picked up a three-place grid penalty for speeding under red flags.
Lewis Hamilton has paid respect to the man he's set to vanquish at this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
There was no stopping Lewis Hamilton in Japan as he mounted a compelling case for an early fifth world championship.
Lewis Hamilton is just one race away from claiming his fifth title after a dominant win in Japan.
Mercedes was streets ahead of the competition during free practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Mercedes cast Valtteri Bottas as Lewis Hamilton's wingman at the Russian Grand Prix.
Mercedes ordered Bottas to cede his lead to Hamilton for the good of the championship.
Sebastian Vettel's title destiny is still in his hands, but only just.
Lewis Hamilton's scintillating Singapore form has brought a fifth world title into his grasp.
Sebastian Vettel will start his championship fightback from the second row after Lewis Hamilton blitzed pole.
Kimi Raikkonen led Lewis Hamilton by less than a tenth after Vettel lost half his session to a clumsy crash.
Ferrari has seven races to overhaul Mercedes for the 2018 championship.
Lewis Hamilton took a commanding lead in the title standings after Vettel crashed on the first lap.
Mercedes had no answer to Ferrari's pace at Spa-Francorchamps.
Fernando Alonso will leave Formula One, at least temporarily, at the end of the season.
Force India will come out of adminsitration in time for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo will leave Red Bull Racing at the end of the season.