INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:

The 2025 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka began with intense competition and dramatic moments, setting the stage for a thrilling

Lewis Hamilton secured fourth for Ferrari, showcasing his experience at the circuit where he has won four times.Max Verstappen, struggling

with understeer, finished fifth, just ahead of his new teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who debuted for Red Bull Racing in front of his home

cleanup.McLaren Dominates Early Sessions as Suzuka Challenges Drivers in Japanese Grand Prix

Verstappen continued to struggle, placing eighth and reporting handling issues.The Suzuka Circuit: A Driver FavoriteThe Suzuka Circuit

remains a driver favorite for its challenging layout, including the high-speed 130R and the technical S-Curves

Designed in 1962 as a Honda test track, Suzuka rewards precision and penalizes mistakes heavily.Pirelli provided C1 (hard), C2 (medium), and

C3 (soft) compounds to handle the abrasive surface and high-speed demands

with 44 points, followed by Verstappen with 36 points and Russell with 35 points

triple-header of the season, with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia following in April