Normal service resumed as Max Verstappen coasts to victory in Japan
Max Verstappen returned to winning ways in dominant fashion as the world champion cruised to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Max Verstappen takes pole at Japanese GP for third year in a row
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took pole position for a third straight year at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Sergio Perez qualifying second to ensure a Red Bull front-row lockout.
Max Verstappen Fastest In Dry Final Practice For Japan GP
Triple world champion Max Verstappen went fastest in Saturday's final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez. Verstappen, who failed to finish the race in Australia a fortnight ago, blazed round the Suzuka track in dry conditions in 1min 29.563sec -- 0.269sec quicker than Perez. All the drivers went out after showers spoiled Friday's second practice and saw just five record timed laps. George Russell was third-fastest with a time of 1min 29.918, ahead of Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen Grabs Pole In Japan For Red Bull One-Two
Triple world champion Max Verstappen said his performance "wasn't ideal" but still good enough to grab pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez. Verstappen, who failed to finish the race in Australia a fortnight ago, clocked a fastest lap of 1min 28.197sec in qualifying at Suzuka -- just 0.066sec ahead of the Mexican for a Red Bull one-two. It was the fourth time the Dutchman has claimed pole in as many races this season.
Sebastian Vettel hints at Formula One return as he reveals talks with Toto Wolff
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has hinted he could be tempted to make a Formula One comeback after revealing he has been talking to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen suffers shock early exit
Max Verstappen's dominance came to a sensational end at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as Ferrari's Carlos Sainz claimed his third victory after the world champion retired early in Melbourne.
Carlos Sainz Wins Australian GP In Ferrari 1-2 After Max Verstappen's DNF
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz surged to victory at the Australian Grand Prix Sunday to snap Red Bull's winning start to the season after three-time world champion Max Verstappen sensationally failed to finish. The Spaniard, who had appendicitis surgery two weeks ago and missed the last race, took the chequered flag 2.3 seconds ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc, with McLaren's Lando Norris a bold third. It was Sainz's third grand prix win and first since Singapore last year. But it was a disastrous day for pole-sitter Verstappen, who limped out with smoke billowing from his car after being passed by front-row partner Sainz on lap two.
Lewis Hamilton rues inconsistent Mercedes car after poor qualifying in Australia
Lewis Hamilton said the inconsistency of his Mercedes “messes with the mind” following his worst qualifying performance in Australia for 14 years.