Verstappen Closes Championship Gap with Historic Suzuka Win

Max Verstappen's fourth consecutive Japanese Grand Prix victory narrows Lando Norris's lead to just one point, intensifying the Formula 1 title race.

Max Verstappen secured his first win of the 2025 season at Suzuka, becoming the first driver to win four consecutive Japanese Grands Prix.
Lando Norris finished second, retaining the championship lead by a single point, while teammate Oscar Piastri placed third after being held back by team orders.
A controversial pit lane incident saw Norris forced onto the grass during a close duel with Verstappen, though race officials found no rule violations.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli briefly led the race, setting a record as the youngest driver to lead a Formula 1 Grand Prix at 18 years and 224 days old.
Verstappen's performance was praised by Red Bull for his control and precision, overcoming McLaren's faster car to reignite his championship campaign.