Max Verstappen Makes History at Suzuka: Four-Time Japanese GP Winner in a Row!

Max Verstappen : There’s domination, and then there’s Max Verstappen at Suzuka. In a race packed with high-stakes drama, wheel-to-wheel moments, and milestone performances, the reigning World Champion delivered a flawless drive to take his fourth consecutive Japanese Grand Prix win — making F1 history in the process.

After a tense weekend of rain scares and razor-thin qualifying gaps, Verstappen pulled off a clinical P1 finish ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The result not only puts Max just one point behind Norris in the championship standings, but also seals Red Bull’s eighth victory at Suzuka — the most by any team.

Max Verstappen Dominates Suzuka for Fourth Straight Win | 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Recap

Lights Out and Away He Goes: Verstappen Stays Ice Cool

Starting from pole, Verstappen got the launch he needed and never looked back — at least not for long. With Norris and Piastri hot on his heels, the Dutchman’s lead was under constant threat. A slow pit stop midway through the race nearly cost him track position, with Norris attempting a daring overtake at pit exit that forced him onto the grass.

Both drivers aired their frustrations over the radio, but the stewards ruled it a racing incident. And from there, it was a Verstappen masterclass in defensive driving, tyre management, and raw pace.

“It was tough, just pushing very hard especially on the last set. The two McLarens were pushing me hard… but today the car was in its best form,” Verstappen said post-race.

McLaren’s Double Podium: Norris & Piastri Keep Pressure On

Lando Norris, now the championship leader by a single point, finished second — his third P2 of the season — but it wasn’t without drama. After being forced off during the pit lane incident, he regrouped and fended off his teammate Oscar Piastri in the closing laps.

Piastri, celebrating his 24th birthday, stayed in DRS range for most of the race and almost snatched second, but ultimately settled for third place, extending his streak to 29 consecutive race weekends with points — the longest active streak in Formula 1.

Other Race Highlights: History Made Everywhere

This wasn’t just Verstappen’s day — the entire race was a goldmine of records and milestones:

• Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes’ 18-year-old rookie, became the youngest driver in history to lead a Grand Prix and set the fastest lap.
• Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished fourth for the third straight year at Suzuka, on his 150th Grand Prix start.
• All top six finishers ended the race in the same order they started, a rare occurrence at a permanent track.
• Every car finished the race — just the third time in Suzuka’s history and fifth since 2023.
• Rookie Isack Hadjar scored his first-ever F1 points for Racing Bulls with an impressive P8 finish.

Suzuka Stats That’ll Blow Your Mind

• Max Verstappen has never lost at Suzuka since 2019 — unbeaten in qualifying and race day.
• He’s now the first driver in F1 history to win four Japanese Grands Prix in a row.
• With his 64th career win, Verstappen has now doubled Fernando Alonso’s total.
• Red Bull now owns the record for most team wins at Suzuka with eight total victories.

Final Top 10 Results – 2025 Japanese Grand Prix

What’s Next? Bahrain Awaits 🏜️

With just a single point separating Verstappen and Norris in the standings, the heat is on as Formula 1 heads to the Bahrain Grand Prix from April 11–13. Will Verstappen continue his comeback? Can McLaren keep up the momentum? And will Antonelli’s rise shake up the top tier?

Buckle up. The 2025 F1 season is just getting started.

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