Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, leading a Red Bull one-two finish with teammate Sergio Perez.
Verstappen, starting from pole, controlled the race from start to finish, claiming his third win of the season.
He finished ahead of Perez by 12.535 seconds, with Carlos Sainz of Ferrari taking third place.
Verstappen expressed satisfaction with his flawless performance, highlighting the importance of his strong start.
The race saw early drama with a collision between Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon, prompting a red flag. Verstappen regained the lead after a pit stop, maintaining his dominance.
McLaren’s Lando Norris finished fifth after a late lock-up, while Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton settled for ninth. Verstappen’s victory further solidifies his early lead in the world championship.
The next race will be the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, marking its return after a hiatus due to the pandemic.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 8, 2024
