Max Verstappen Clinches Fourth Straight Japanese Grand Prix Victory at Suzuka

Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his first win of the 2025 Formula 1 season and a record-breaking fourth consecutive victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, closing the drivers' championship gap to just one point behind McLaren’s Lando Norris. The Dutch driver led from pole to finish in a clean race with all 20 cars crossing the line.

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Pole to Podium: Verstappen Dominates Suzuka Once Again

Max Verstappen returned to winning ways at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, securing his 64th career F1 victory and his fourth win in a row at Suzuka Circuit. After starting from pole position, the Red Bull driver held off Lando Norris to win by 1.4 seconds.

This crucial victory slashes Norris’ lead in the championship to a single point, intensifying the title race early in the season.

Podium and Standings

1st – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2nd – Lando Norris (McLaren)
3rd – Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – who celebrated his 24th birthday with a podium finish

Further down the grid:

4th – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
5th – George Russell (Mercedes)
6th – Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
7th – Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

🇯🇵 Highlights from Suzuka

The race was run under dry, overcast conditions, with no major incidents, yellow flags, or mechanical retirements.
All 20 drivers finished the race — a rarity in Formula 1.
Yuki Tsunoda, promoted to Red Bull this week, finished 12th, outperforming his Racing Bulls predecessor Liam Lawson, who finished 17th.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, only 18, briefly led the race during pit stops, becoming the youngest driver to lead a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Verstappen vs. Norris: A Rivalry Brewing

Norris closed the gap at pit stops and claimed Verstappen had forced him onto the grass on exit. However, the stewards ruled no further action was necessary. Norris held off pressure from teammate Piastri in the closing stages, but Verstappen’s lead remained unshaken.