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Verstappen beats McLarens for fourth-straight Japanese GP win

Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season after soaking up race-long pressure from McLarens two drivers to win the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Max Verstappen wins fourth consecutive Japanese GP

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Vertsappen: Incredibly happy with Japan GP win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen along with Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc react to the Japan GP.

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Verstappen wins Japan GP with a flawless performance

Max Verstappen becomes the first driver to win fourth consecutive Japanese Grand Prixs as he finishes ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

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Verstappen and Norris nearly collide coming out of the pit lane

Lando Norris was forced off-track coming out the pit land after nearly colliding with Max Verstappen at the Japan GP.

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Vertsappen gets off to a perfect start at the Japan GP

Red Bull's Max Vertsappen is in first place ahead of Lando Norris at the start of the Japan GP.

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