Max Verstappen bounces back with dominant F1 win at Japanese Grand Prix | Motorsports News

Pink Bull return to successful type, with Max Verstappen main teammate Sergio Perez to a one-two end at Suzuka.

World champion Max Verstappen acquired again to successful methods with a 3rd straight pole-to-flag victory on the Japanese Components One Grand Prix, main teammate Sergio Perez throughout the road for a Pink Bull one-two end at Suzuka Circuit.

The Dutchman suffered his first retirement since 2022 in Melbourne final trip to snap a nine-race successful streak however had no mechanical points on Sunday as he made it three wins from 4 races this season.

“That was a really pretty race, the automobile simply acquired higher and higher,” the Dutchman stated over the group radio.

Carlos Sainz, the winner in Australia two weeks in the past, rode newer tyres within the latter phases of the race to edge Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc out of the ultimate podium spot in third place.

“It was powerful on the market,” stated Sainz.

McLaren’s Lando Norris completed fifth with the Mercedes pair of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton down in seventh and ninth.

Alex Albon’s Williams and the RB of Daniel Ricciardo crashed into one another on the opening lap, triggering a purple flag and a 30-minute delay whereas the particles was cleared and a barrier repaired. Each drivers emerged unscathed.

RB’s Yuki Tsunoda completed tenth, securing factors in his house grand prix for the primary time to the delight of the group.

Verstappen now leads the F1 drivers’ championship standings on 77 factors. Teammate Sergio Perez is subsequent greatest with 64.

Pink Bull lead the constructor standings with 141 factors forward of Ferrari (120) and McLaren (69).