Nico Rosberg grabs pole position for Japanese Grand PrixTORU HANAI/REUTERS Mercedes' Nico Rosberg of Germany has claimed pole position. Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg put himself in the best possible position to widen his lead over Formula One title rival and team-mate Lewis Hamilton by securing pole position on Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix. READ MORE:* Rosberg fastest in practice* Daniel Ricciardo wins Malaysian Grand PrixRed Bull pair Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo qualified fifth and sixth. With five races remaining, Rosberg holds a 23-point lead over Hamilton, who is seeking a third straight victory in Japan. Rosberg started the previous two races at Suzuka from pole position only to be overtaken by Hamilton.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2016 08:15 UTC