April 5, 2025

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen grabs surprise pole to defeat the McLarens

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Max Verstappen stormed to a surprise pole position at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix as the reigning world champion defeated both McLarens to grab top spot.Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had been setting the pace during practice, but it was Verstappen who delivered when it mattered, putting in a new track record of 1m26.983s to secure his fourth successive Suzuka pole.Early championship …Keep reading

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F1 Japanese GP: Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as grass fires interrupt practice

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Lando Norris closed out Japanese Grand Prix practice with the fastest time, just 0.026 seconds ahead of McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Oscar Piastri, as the session faced two red flags due to grass fires.The championship leader aborted two hot laps during his late-session qualifying simulations on soft tyres due to minor wide moments on the exit of the second Degner corner, but rallied on his …Keep reading

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F1 Japanese GP 2025: McLarens fastest in third practice at Suzuka

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The championship leader’s 17th lap was 0.026 seconds quicker than teammate Oscar Piastri’s best effort with George Russell third fastest for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. ​The championship leader’s 17th lap was 0.026 seconds quicker than teammate Oscar Piastri’s best effort with George Russell third fastest for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.  F1 Read More

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