MAX VERSTAPPEN cruised to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The Dutchman, 26, had been beaten by Carlos Sainz last time out in Australia, but normal service was resumed this morning in Japan.
ReutersMax Verstappen romped to victory in Suzuka[/caption]
GettyThe Dutchman returned to winning ways in Japan[/caption]
GettyLewis Hamilton’s underwhelming final season at Mercedes continued[/caption]
Lewis Hamilton’s so-far disappointing final season at Mercedes continued in Suzuka.
The Brit came in ninth, without ever troubling the top places.
Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez came in second, albeit way behind the reigning world champion.
Sainz completed the podium ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc in fourth.
Lando Norris came in fifth, ahead of Fernando Alonso in sixth.
George Russell dramatically overtook Oscar Piastri with just one lap remaining to pip the Aussie to seventh, with both ahead of Hamilton in ninth.
Yuki Tsunoda scored points in his home race for the first time by coming tenth.
The race began with a quick red flag following a collision between Alex Albon and Daniel Ricciardo.
BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER
Both men were forced out of the race, but were able to walk away seemingly unscathed.
Full Japanese GP standings
1. Max Verstappen
2. Sergio Perez
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Charles Leclerc
5. Lando Norris
6. Fernando Alonso
7. George Russell
8. Oscar Piastri
9. Lewis Hamilton
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. Nico Hulkenberg
12. Lance Stroll
13. Kevin Magnussen
14. Valtteri Bottas
15. Esteban Ocon
16. Pierre Gasly
17. Logan Sargeant
DNF – Zhou Guanyu, Daniel Ricciardo, Alexander Albon
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
