Max Verstappen controlled the Japanese Grand Prix to secure the constructors’ crown for Red Bull while his team mate endured a race to forget.
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Sainz’s “perfect” weekend ends Red Bull’s run amid last lap heartbreak for Russell
Formula 1
Posted on“One day we’re going to get beaten” said Red Bull’s Christian Horner after their 15th win in a row at Monza. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jnr realised his prophecy in Singapore.
Verstappen continues his decimation of Formula 1 by piercing Sainz’s defence
2023 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr fought valiantly for Ferrari at Monza but nothing could stop Max Verstappen scoring a historic 10th win in a row.
Verstappen defies double Dutch downpours and heads for early coronation
2023 Dutch Grand Prix review
Posted onAn early shower put his team mate briefly in the lead, but nothing ever looked like stopping Max Verstappen from taking his ninth win in a row.
Verstappen uses his head – with some cajoling – for emphatic Spa triumph
2023 Belgian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen extended his winning streak at Spa despite clashing with his race engineer over their priorities during the grand prix.
Broken record, smashed trophy: Verstappen drives Red Bull to historic heights
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix, scoring a record-breaking 12 consecutive win for Red Bull by over half a minute.
Norris heroics can’t stop Red Bull matching McLaren’s historic win streak
2023 British Grand Prix review
Posted onMcLaren’s upgrades put Lando Norris in the fight for victory but couldn’t stop Red Bull equalling their historic wins streak in Silverstone.
Red Bull reduce rivals to irrelevance in home rout overshadowed by penalty farce
2023 Austrian Grand Prix review
Posted onAny hopes Red Bull’s rivals had of challenging them was shattered by Max Verstappen’s speed on their home track, where he swept to his fifth win in a row.
Even Red Bull can’t slow unstoppable Verstappen as his 40th win comes easily
2023 Spanish Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen was unstoppable in Spain, delivering his most dominant win of the season so far, while Mercedes made good on their revised car’s promise.
Rain can’t stop Verstappen etching his name among Monaco’s great multiple-winners
2023 Monaco Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen dominated the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position despite a sudden rain shower which caused him to touch the barrier twice.
Don’t call it a comeback: Verstappen charges past Perez to win from ninth
2023 Miami Grand Prix review
Posted onSergio Perez enjoyed an eight-place head-start on his team mate, but Max Verstappen scorched through the field to win the Miami Grand Prix.
Coronation for ‘King of Baku’ as Perez puts Melbourne misery behind him
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix review
Posted onSergio Perez became the first Formula 1 driver to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix twice, capitalising on a Safety Car disruption to cut his team mate’s championship lead.
Verstappen endures three red flags, two Mercedes and one slip-up for Melbourne win
2023 Australian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen won again in Melbourne as multiple restarts and a renewed threat from Mercedes threatened to wrong-foot the reigning champion.
Perez gets payback in Jeddah but Verstappen denies him championship lead
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review
Posted onSergio Perez tasted victory in Jeddah and made amends for his misfortune last year, while Max Verstappen completed a Red Bull one-two from 15th on the grid.
Verstappen confirms the Second Age of Red Bull as Alonso turns back the clock
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix review
Posted onRed Bull’s domination of F1 is set to continue after Max Verstappen won the season-opener in crushing style. But Fernando Alonso stole the show with a fine drive to third.
Verstappen smokes his rivals one last time as Vettel goes out fighting
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen closed the book on a historic season for Red Bull with victory in Abu Dhabi, while Sebastian Vettel’s final grand prix proved a dramatic one.
Russell banishes memory of lost Sakhir win with breakthrough triumph in Brazil
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onNearly two years after almost securing a stunning win on his debut, George Russell took his first a grand prix victory which ensured Mercedes avoided a win-less season.
How Mercedes failed to make Verstappen fight for his record 14th win
2022 Mexican Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton knew hew was in trouble as soon as he saw Max Verstappen was starting the Mexican Grand Prix on softer tyres than him.
Verstappen brings joy to bereft Red Bull team by delivering constructors’ title
2022 United States Grand Prix review
Posted onOn a sad weekend for Red Bull after the loss of founder Dietrich Mateschitz, Max Verstappen triumphed over adversity to clinch the constructors championship.
Verstappen is champion again with classy drive in anti-climactic decider
2022 Japanese Grand Prix review
Posted onThe world championship was decided in unsatisfactory circumstances at Suzuka, but Max Verstappen’s top-drawer performance proved him a worthy winner.