In-form Iceman can win podium fight

Nico Rosberg claimed the Suzuka pole position for the third year in a rowCredit: Mark Thompson

Sky Sports F1, 6am

Nico Rosberg pipped his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix by just 0.013 seconds in a thrilling qualifying session this morning.

Rosberg leads Hamilton by 23 points in the drivers championship with five races remaining, including Japan, and is a top-price 4-9 to win his first title.

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Adam ScrivenRacing Post Sport

Published on 8 October 2016inMotor Sports tips

Last updated 12:01, 8 October 2016

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