Max Verstappen blossomed at Suzuka, bouncing back from a DNF in Australia to deliver a Red Bull one-two alongside team-mate Sergio Perez in dominant fashion.
The ever-exuberant Japanese Grand Prix fans brought energy to F1 proceedings as the race was held in Spring for the first time and Yuki Tsunoda rewarded the home crowd with a points finish. Elsewhere, there was an early exit for Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon, a well-executed strategy by Ferrari and an underwhelming performance by Mercedes.
Review the best snaps from the weekend below.
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB VCARB 01. 06.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day.Circuit atmosphere – fans. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.Circuit atmosphere – fan. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20 leads at the start of the race. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01 and Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46 crashed out of the race. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day. Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.(L to R): Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium with third placed Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 07.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day. Jules Bianchi tribute 04.04.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 4, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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