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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

F1 standings after Japanese Grand Prix as Max Verstappen cuts gap to Lando Norris

Max Verstappen won his first race of the season after again tussling with Lando Norris at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Norris has been well clear of the four-time world champion so far this season as McLaren won the opening two races – one each for the Briton and Oscar Piastri. But Verstappen upset the form book on Saturday by producing a scintillating qualifying lap to claim a shock pole and the pair reignited their rivalry at Suzuka.

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