Summary

  • Rosberg on pole, Hamilton 2nd, Bottas 3rd

  • Kvyat involved in dramatic crash at end of session

  • Hamilton fastest in Q1, Rosberg top in Q2

  • Qualifying reply on BBC One at 13:00 BST

  1. Postpublished at 09:05

    Formula 1Image source, Getty Images

    There's nothing between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in this picture, and there was nothing between them on the circuit today.

    Rosberg got the edge by grabbing pole, but Hamilton is sure to try and bite back tomorrow. 

    We'll be back at the delightful hour of 05:00 BST for build up to the race, but I'll leave you in the capable hands of Murray Walker, as he looks back on some classic rivalries on BBC Two and online. Watch it here now.

  2. Postpublished at 09:01

    BBC One

    We are just about finished up here. In case you were not up for qualifying, it be will be replayed on BBC One at 13:00 BST.

  3. Postpublished at 08:54

    Formula 1

    A clip of Daniil Kvyat's crash is available now and you can watch it here.

  4. Tough task ahead for Vettelpublished at 08:49

    A win for Sebastian Vettel would mark a first for the Ferrari man. He will line up fourth on the grid tomorrow and has never won a grand prix from outside the top three.

  5. Postpublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

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    I am disappointed in myself. I had the rear wheel on the grass and lost the rear of the car and went into the barrier.

    Daniil Kvyat

    Kvyat's crashImage source, BBC Sport
  6. Postpublished at 08:46

    Daniel Ricciardo has just passed Daniil Kvyat in the paddock. A thumbs up from Kvyat seemingly to indicate he is OK.

  7. Postpublished at 08:45

    Formula 1

    With normal service resuming, Mercedes have secured their 10th front-row lockout of the season.

  8. Get involved #bbcf1published at 08:43 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

  9. F1 rewindpublished at 08:42

    Formula 1

    If you are still in the mood for a bit of Formula 1 action then hit refresh on this page now to watch some old school racing on F1 Rewind.

  10. Postpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

    David Coulthard
    BBC F1 co-commentator

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    I expect the two Mercedes cars to run away with it at the front tomorrow. Lewis will want to get his own back.

  11. Postpublished at 08:32

    Pole for Nico Rosberg is his first since the Spanish Grand Prix in May. He went on to win that race, and followed that up with wins in two of his next three races. A repeat of that run of form would be a massive boost to his title hopes. 

    Nico Rosberg wins Spanish Grand PrixImage source, Getty Images
  12. Get involved #bbcf1published at 08:27 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

  13. Postpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

    David Coulthard
    BBC F1 co-commentator

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    Amazingly Hamilton has not had pole here. He will remember last year. He was not on pole but he was able to keep up the pressure on Rosberg, pass him and take victory.

    Lewis Hamilton wins Japanese GP in 2014Image source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Can Lewis repeat his success here last year with a win tomorrow?

  14. History to repeat?published at 08:25

    Lewis Hamilton looked pretty relaxed about his qualifying result in the news conference just now. 

    He started from second at last year's Japanese Grand Prix, behind Nico Rosberg, but went on to secure victory. Will he do the same tomorrow?

  15. A final word from Rosbergpublished at 08:22 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

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    I am confident that the car will be good on Sunday. Like everybody else we did not have the perfect preparation so there could be a few surprises tomorrow.

    Nico Rosberg

  16. Postpublished at 08:21

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    Third is very good for us. We knew this track would be better for our car. Today was a difficult qualifying because of the rain on Friday, so a good surprise.

    Valtteri Bottas, Third in qualifying

  17. Postpublished at 08:17

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    The first lap I lost a bit of time in Turn 11 and in the last corner. Nico is driving well this weekend. I felt pretty well on that last lap but the main thing is that Kvyat is OK.

    Lewis Hamilton, Second in qualifying

  18. Postpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 26 September 2015

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    A great day today. A good comeback for the team after such a difficult weekend in Singapore. We really turned things around and I pretty much nailed my laps today. Great position for tomorrow.

    Nico Rosberg, Pole position

    Nico RosbergImage source, Getty Images
  19. Postpublished at 08:13

    Could Lewis Hamilton have nicked pole position if the red flag was not waved? We'll never know, but regardless it should be a good fight tomorrow. There's been little between Hamilton and Nico Rosberg so far this weekend.

    Lewis HamiltonImage source, Getty Images
  20. Qualifying resultpublished at 08:11

    11) Hulkenberg 12) Sainz 13)  Maldonado 14) Verstappen 15) Alonso 16) Button 17) Ericsson 18) Nasr 19) Stevens 20) Rossi