Max Verstappen takes shock pole as Japan Grand Prix qualification is hit by trackside fire disruptions

QUALIFYING for the Japan Grand Prix was clouded by smoke from trackside fires causing red flag chaos throughout the session.

Suzuka Circuit looked more like a wildfire than a race track as grass fires broke out throughout qualification and practice.

ReutersQualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix was hit by red flag chaos[/caption] Sky SportsGrass fires broke out on the side of the track at Suzuka Circuit[/caption] AFPTwo fires broke out during qualifying after the same happened...