Max Verstappen ensured the final Japanese Grand Prix of the Red Bull-Honda partnership was a memorable one by converting a surprise pole into a surprise win.
The victory was the Dutch star’s fourth straight at Suzuka Circuit but his first of the year, with McLaren appearing to have the quicker package so far in 2025.
But after McLaren took the first two races of the Formula One season, it was Verstappen’s turn to put the defending constructors’ champions on notice with a superb weekend that left his team and even fellow drivers in awe.
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