As Red Bull claimed top honours with a signature victory, here are our driver ratings from the Japanese Grand Prix.
Driver ratings explained: Every driver starts the weekend slap bang in the middle with a 5/10 rating and we operate on a sliding scale from there. We take the entire weekend into account, not just the race itself.
On a weekend which saw utter domination from Max Verstappen, there were standout performances from F1’s latest podium winner and a rookie fighting for his future.In some ways, this felt like a typical Max Verstappen response to the unusually off-pace Singapore GP. At a track which very much suited the Red Bull, Verstappen took a dominant pole position, and barely looked troubled in the race.
His charge into Turn 1 unfortunately resulted in losing a place to Norris at the start, but he profited from making his first pit stop under the early VSC to regain the place. However, he was unable to match his teammate’s pace, and dutifully handed the position back later in the race. Solid race pace after the first pit stops enabled the undercut attempt on Carlos Sainz to limit the damage against Ferrari, but Mercedes will be concerned by being the fourth-fastest team this weekend.Any repeat of his heroics at the Italian and Singapore Grands Prix was always going to be a tall order for Sainz, but his teammate had the edge on him this weekend.
He was annoyed by the team’s strategy choices, but it didn’t look like anything other than a lower points finish was achievable for the team.He was involved in the opening lap tangle with Albon and Bottas and, if blame was to be apportioned, was probably the more guilty party. However, it’s difficult to hand out penalties for these three-wide, opening lap collisions, especially with poor visibility beyond the car next to you.
Lawson fought back in the race. He raced well to move ahead of Tsunoda at the start, and only fell back behind due to Tsunoda’s pit stop undercut. The New Zealander was handed the undercut opportunity at the second stop, and took full advantage to reclaim the place and stay ahead of Tsunoda. His efforts deserved a point, but it was nonetheless a nice message to the powers that be.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Verstappen: Red Bull detractors "can suck on an egg" after F1 Japanese GP poleMax Verstappen reckons that Red Bull's detractors following Formula 1's Singapore round can 'suck on an egg' after his crushing pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Weiterlesen »
Are Red Bull and Ferrari on back foot for potential Japanese GP tyre wrecker?Higher-than-normal temperatures and changes to the Suzuka track surface look set to turn Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix into a tyre-saving battle.
Weiterlesen »
Japanese GP: Max Verstappen wins at Suzuka to crown Red Bull F1 2023 constructors' championsMax Verstappen claimed a dominant victory in an otherwise action-packed Japanese GP as Red Bull were crowned constructors' champions for a sixth time.
Weiterlesen »
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on verge of title after win as Red Bull secures crownMax Verstappen cruised to an easy victory at the Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull tied up this year's Formula 1 constructors' championship.
Weiterlesen »
Max Verstappen wins Japanese GP, clinching Red Bull's constructors' championshipRed Bull resumed its dominant form at Suzuka, securing its second consecutive constructors' championship thanks to Verstappen's win.
Weiterlesen »