F1, Japan GP: Verstappen does not hide his joy

Rejoicing and satisfied. Max Verstappen comments with great joy on his first win of the season. At Suzuka, the reigning World Champion dominated: “It was hard, I pushed so hard. The McLarens put so much pressure on me. I had a good time. Today the car was in its best shape”.

Max Verstappen took his fourth win in a row at the Japanese GP: “It means a lot to me. Farewell race in Japan with Honda with a win. I would say a perfect farewell”,

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The Red Bull Dutchman thus brings himself to -1 from the leader of the World Drivers’ Championship, namely Lando Norris who, however, leaves Japan with the conviction that he did well: “It was all decided in qualifying. We pushed a lot. I couldn’t do more, I didn’t have any to overtake Max (Verstappen, ed.) who did well. Anyway, it was a very good weekend even though we always aim to win. We missed something, however it’s not bad to finish second in a not perfect GP.”

Even teammate Oscar Piastri, third at the finish, tries to see the glass half full: “Destiny marked in qualifying. I approached Norris to attack but it is not easy here. I accept the podium. Next time I will try to do better”.