Max Verstappen is back and in pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Max Verstappen is back. With only two victories in his last 16 races and in a “mini-slump,” the four-time world champion shocked himself, his Red Bull team and fans by taking pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix . Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

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