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Rivalry reignites in Japanese Grand Prix
Norris says he’s ‘not surprised’ by Verstappen’s resurgence at Suzuka
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (centre) is sprayed champagne by second placed, McLaren driver Lando Norris (left) and third place McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (top, on the podium) after the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, April 6, 2025
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LANDO NORRIS says he did not need a reminder of Max Verstappen’s quality after the four-time world champion upset the odds to win the Japanese Grand Prix today.
McLaren had won the opening two races of the season — one each for Norris and Oscar Piastri — and were fastest in every session at Suzuka until the final seconds of qualifying.
Verstappen produced a scintillating lap from his previously underperforming car to steal pole from Norris and that proved crucial in an uneventful race, where only one of the top 10 finished higher than their starting position.
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