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Max Verstappen had no mechanical issues this week as he made it three wins from four races this season.
Max Verstappen was back as winner of a Grand Prix as the triple world champion won the Japanese GP on Sunday ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez as Red Bull recorded a dominant one-two finish. The Dutchman suffered his first retirement since 2022 in Melbourne last time out to snap a nine-race winning streak but had no mechanical issues this week as he made it three wins from four races this season.
Carlos Sainz, the winner in Australia two weeks ago, rode fresher tyres in the latter stages of the race to edge Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc, who used a one-stop strategy, out of the final podium spot in third place.
Alex Albon’s Williams and the RB of Daniel Ricciardo crashed into each other on the opening lap, triggering a red flag and a 30 minute delay while the debris was cleared and a barrier repaired. Both drivers emerged unscathed.
With AFP/Reuters inputs
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