Max Verstappen isn’t just fast — he’s making Suzuka his personal trophy shelf. With his fourth straight win at the Japanese Grand Prix, the Red Bull star has officially kickstarted his 2025 season in the most Verstappen way possible: dominant, dramatic, and full of edge.

Max Means Business

From the second the lights went out, you could tell Max was locked in. He shot off the line, hugged every corner, and made the technical masterpiece that is Suzuka look like his backyard go-kart track.

Even with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri chasing him down in their rocket-fast McLarens, Verstappen never flinched. He was cool. Calculated. Deadly.

The Pit Lane Got Spicy

Things heated up — literally — in the pits. Max and Lando came in at the same time and nearly exited side by side. For a second, it felt like everything was about to explode.

Lando ended up on the grass for a moment. The tension? Unreal. But no drama, no penalties — just two of the best racers in the world going full throttle for glory.

McLaren’s Still in the Fight

Even though Verstappen took the win, McLaren is no joke this season. Norris was relentless all race long, finishing P2, with Piastri bringing home P3.

They’re showing the kind of speed and consistency that keeps Red Bull honest — and fans buzzing.

Heroes in the Midfield

Charles Leclerc quietly delivered a smart, strong race for Ferrari, nabbing fourth. Mercedes had a solid showing too, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli keeping things tidy in fifth and sixth.

Speaking of Antonelli — this kid led a lap! He’s the youngest to ever do it, and man, does he look like the future.

And let’s not forget Yuki Tsunoda. His first outing in a Red Bull at his home GP was emotional. He might’ve finished 12th, but fans loved him so much, they voted him 'Driver of the Day'. Respect.

One Point. That’s It.

Max Verstappen wins it AGAIN. Total domination. Nobody’s even close. The king of consistency. Simply lovely, huh!#F1 #JapanGP #JapaneseGP #f1jp pic.twitter.com/b9XF0DMCcl

— Faron (@ErxFaron) April 6, 2025

This win pulled Max to just one point behind Norris in the title race. One. Point.

The gloves are off. The season is ON. And if Suzuka was a sign of what’s coming, we’re in for a wild, beautiful ride.