Overview

• Max Verstappen delivered a pole-to-flag victory at Suzuka, marking his fourth consecutive win at the Japanese Grand Prix and his first of the 2025 season.
• The win reduced Lando Norris's lead in the drivers' championship to just one point after three races, setting up a tightly contested title battle.
• McLaren's strategic decisions, including not swapping drivers or attempting an undercut, drew criticism despite Norris and Piastri finishing second and third, respectively.
• Mercedes' rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli made history as the youngest driver to lead a Formula 1 race and set the fastest lap, showcasing his potential with a sixth-place finish.
• Red Bull celebrated their final Japanese race with Honda as their engine supplier, commemorating the partnership with a special white livery.