Red Bull driver Mark Webber has said that he is pleased with his performance in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.

The Australian, who will leave Formula 1 at the end of the season, finished ahead of his teammate Sebastian Vettel in pole position on Saturday.

"It's a great track, we really enjoy driving here," BBC Sport quotes him as saying. "Sebastian had a problem so it's a bit of a hollow pole but you have to grab the opportunities when you can.

"We did the laps when they counted, and it's a very nice farewell for me on my final time here at Suzuka and on a phenomenal circuit.

"It was a real highlight for me. I think in general we've got a good car for the race."

Webber is currently fifth in the drivers' rankings.