Max Verstappen secures a commanding victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing ahead of his teammate Sergio Pérez and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. This win further solidifies Verstappen's control over the season.
Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with his team after the F1 Grand Prix of Japan. Photograph: Clive Mason/Gettyensured it was business as usual with a commanding, untroubled victory from pole to flag at the Japanese Grand Prix . The Red Bull driver comfortably beat his team-mate Sergio Pérez into second place at Suzuka, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in third.
Furthermore, the upgrades Red Bull brought to the meeting appear to have paid off well, laying down a gauntlet to the opposition and demonstrating that they will not be standing still and offering them an easy opportunity to catch up. With their grip on the championship already well established, this was an indication that they intend to maintain the advantage, particularly in these early phases before potentially switching resources to next year’s car.
By the time the opening round of pit stops began, he led Pérez by four seconds while Hamilton, outpaced by Russell, pulled over to allow his team-mate past on lap 13. Pérez came in on 15 with Verstappen covering him off a lap later and Hamilton, left out long by Mercedes, lost places on the worn rubber.
Local hero Yuki Tsunoda at least provided some lively entertainment in the midfield, making two bravura passes for position in the Esses, a brave proposition at the best of times and deserving of the crowd’s acclaim, on his way to 10th place.
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