Verstappen Makes It Four in a Row at Suzuka, Takes Second in Standings
Suzuka, Japan – Max Verstappen delivered another commanding performance at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, securing his fourth consecutive win at the iconic Suzuka Circuit. The Red Bull Racing driver held off a determined McLaren charge to take the chequered flag with a time of 1:22.6903, reaffirming his dominance at the high-speed figure-eight circuit.
The race saw McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri keep the pressure on throughout, with the duo finishing just behind Verstappen in second and third, respectively. Norris crossed the line 1.423 seconds adrift, while Piastri followed closely at +2.129s.
🎌 This one means a lot. What a great weekend for us, we never give up 💪 pic.twitter.com/jKmCs2un2t
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) April 6, 2025
Verstappen’s win marks his second victory of the season and vaults him to second place in the championship standings, just one point behind leader Lando Norris, who now sits on 62 points. Piastri remains in the hunt with 49 points, followed by Mercedes’ George Russell with 45 points. Rounding out the top five is rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who continues to impress in his debut season with 30 points.
The Japanese Grand Prix showcased a thrilling battle at the front, with all three podium finishers trading fastest sectors through the opening laps. McLaren’s pace was evident, but Verstappen’s composure and strategic execution proved decisive as he managed tire wear and timing with precision in the latter stages.
The 2025 season now heads to Bahrain, where the championship fight is intensifying with four different teams already scoring podium finishes and just a slim margin separating the top contenders.
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