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Pink Bull returned to successful type, with Max Verstappen beating teammate Sergio Perez in a one-two at Suzuka.
World champion Max Verstappen returned to successful methods with a 3rd consecutive pole-to-flag win on the Japanese Formulation One Grand Prix, serving to teammate Sergio Perez make it a one-two for Pink Bull on the Suzuka Circuit .
The Dutchman suffered his first retirement since 2022, breaking his nine-race successful streak in Melbourne final day trip, however there have been no mechanical issues on Sunday as he took three wins from 4 races this season.
“It was a stunning race, the automotive stored getting higher,” the Dutchman mentioned on the crew radio.
Carlos Sainz, winner in Australia two weeks earlier, rode new tires within the latter levels of the race and knocked Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc from the ultimate podium spot to 3rd.
“It was very tough on the market,” Saenz mentioned.
McLaren's Lando Norris completed fifth whereas the Mercedes pair of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completed seventh and ninth.
The Williams of Alex Albon and the RB of Daniel Ricciardo collided with one another on the opening lap, inflicting a pink flag and a 30-minute delay whereas particles was cleared and a barrier was repaired. Each drivers survived safely.
RB's Yuki Tsunoda completed tenth, scoring factors in his residence Grand Prix for the primary time, to the delight of the gang.
Verstappen now leads the F1 Drivers' Championship standings with 77 factors. Teammate Sergio Pérez is second with 64.
Pink Bull leads the constructor standings with 141 factors, forward of Ferrari (120) and McLaren (69).