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

URL: https://technosports.co.in/max-verstappen-makes-history-at-suzuka-four-ti/  
Published: 2025-04-06  
Updated: 2025-04-06  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Max Verstappen : There’s domination, and then there’s *[Max Verstappen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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### 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

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- 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

| Position | Driver | Team | Time/Gap |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:22:06.983 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +1.423s |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +2.129s |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +16.097s |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes | +17.362s |
| 6 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +19.001s |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +20.500s |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | +23.212s |
| 9 | Alex Albon | Williams | +26.487s |
| 10 | Ollie Bearman | Haas | +28.930s   |

What’s Next? Bahrain Awaits 🏜️

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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.**

## **FAQs**

### Who won the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen won the race, marking his fourth consecutive win at Suzuka.

### Who finished second and third?

Lando Norris finished second, and Oscar Piastri came third.

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