Verstappen claims first 2025 win at Suzuka amid McLaren debate
Verstappen wins Japanese GP ahead of McLaren duo, setting record with fourth straight Suzuka victory as team debates Norris-Piastri swap.
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Verstappen secures surprise pole at Japanese GP
Max Verstappen secured a surprise pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds despite McLaren's dominance in practice, setting a new track record for his fourth consecutive Suzuka pole.
Verstappen struggles to find rhythm with RB21 at Suzuka
Max Verstappen struggles with confidence in his Red Bull RB21 during disrupted practice sessions at Suzuka, admitting things are "not really clicking" as he trails championship leader Lando Norris on the timesheets.
Hamilton: No title hopes in first Ferrari season
Lewis Hamilton downplays expectations in his debut Ferrari season after Chinese GP disqualification, stating he "didn't expect to win from the get-go" while highlighting limited pre-season preparation as a challenge.
Norris rejects rivals' claims of McLaren dominance
Lando Norris dismisses rivals' claims of McLaren's "unbeatable" status as "nonsense" and "crap," while embracing the team's new position as F1 frontrunners after consecutive victories to start the 2025 season.
Schumacher's Ferrari F2001 heading to Monaco auction
Schumacher's championship-winning Ferrari F2001 heads to Monaco auction 24 years after its victory there. The chassis that secured his 2001 title will sell during the Grand Prix weekend with proceeds benefiting charity.
Stroll considers taking Aston Martin private
Lawrence Stroll calls Aston Martin's £650 million valuation "a joke" while considering taking the company private and investing heavily in F1 operations, including the recruitment of design genius Adrian Newey.