After his victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri has surpassed his teammate Lando Norris as the betting favorite for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. Despite being the underdog according to British bookmakers before the season started, the young Australian has shown impressive form and taken the championship lead, making him the man to beat for the title. With the help of Sky Sports F1 this weekend, fans can catch all the thrilling action of the Saudi Arabian GP and see if Piastri can maintain his position as the top contender.
Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2025 season at the Japanese Grand Prix, dominating from pole to finish ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris. The Dutch driver fought off a strong challenge from Norris, who finished in second place, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri rounding out the podium in third. Verstappen's fourth straight win in Japan brings him within one point of Norris at the top of the drivers' championship, as the two young racers continue their intense battle for the title.
Max Verstappen impressed with a dominant performance at the Japanese Grand Prix as he beat rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to secure his first win of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite a tense finish and a controversial incident during pit stops, Verstappen maintained his composure and took the checkered flag, closing the gap to just one point behind Norris in the F1 Drivers' Championship. The win also solidifies Verstappen's position as a top contender in the sport for years to come.
In a thrilling race at Suzuka, Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the season, becoming the first driver in history to win four consecutive races at the Japanese circuit. His McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished in second and third place respectively, but Verstappen's impressive start and flawless driving allowed him to maintain his lead throughout the 53-lap race. With this win, Verstappen has closed the gap on Norris in the driver's championship, adding even more excitement to the ongoing battle between the two talented drivers.
In a shocking move, Red Bull announced that Yuki Tsunoda will take over Liam Lawson's seat for the 2025 Formula 1 season, starting at the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson, who struggled to adapt to the challenging RB21 car, will be demoted to Red Bull's sister team, Racing Bulls. Tsunoda, with the support of engine partner Honda, will make his debut for Red Bull on home soil, hoping to achieve better results than Lawson. F1 legend Damon Hill and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner have already shared their thoughts on this drastic driver change.
Red Bull has officially announced that Yuki Tsunoda will take over from Liam Lawson and drive alongside Max Verstappen starting at the Japanese Grand Prix. This decision comes after Lawson's dismal performance in the first two races of the F1 season. Tsunoda, who has already shown strong pace, will be aiming to help Red Bull claim both the World Drivers' and Constructors' titles.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is worried about the pace deficit his team is currently facing with McLaren after qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. Despite displaying some promising pace in the sprint race, Leclerc and his teammate Lewis Hamilton could only manage fifth and sixth place, respectively, in qualifying. Leclerc expressed concerns about the 3-tenths gap between Ferrari and McLaren, stating that he doesn't believe there is much more potential in the car.
The highly anticipated Chinese Grand Prix was off to a dramatic start as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc broke the unspoken rule of not colliding with your own teammate, hitting Lewis Hamilton's car in the first corner. Though both cars were not spun out, Leclerc's front wing suffered damage that gradually unraveled during the race. Despite losing 20-30 points of downforce, Leclerc's team chose not to replace the damaged wing, causing tension between him and Hamilton as they fought for positions. Ultimately, it was Hamilton who struggled with pace and gave in to a swap order, giving Ferrari a second-place finish.
Red Bull's young driver Liam Lawson continues to struggle as he qualified last for the Chinese Grand Prix, while his teammate Max Verstappen qualified fourth. In an interview, Lawson admits his performances have not been good enough and that he needs to improve. Tune in to watch the race live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event on Sunday at 7am with the build-up starting at 5.30am.
Yuki Tsunoda expressed his gratitude towards McLaren boss Zak Brown after the latter's comments about him being a potential Red Bull driver. Tsunoda's impressive performance at the F1 Australian Grand Prix has raised speculation about his future in the sport. This comes in contrast to Red Bull's current reserve driver Liam Lawson, who had a difficult weekend. Tsunoda, however, remains focused on continuing to perform well on the track.