Dominant Verstappen wins Japanese GP in Red Bull one-two

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Triple world champion Max Verstappen romped to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, leading team-mate Sergio Perez to a dominant one-two finish for Red Bull.

TOPSHOT - Red Bull Racing 's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after the end of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on April 7, 2024.SUZUKA, Japan -- Verstappen failed to finish in Australia a fortnight ago but he was in control for the entire race at Suzuka after starting from pole and claimed his third win from four grands prix this season.

Mercedes' George Russell edged out McLaren's Oscar Piastri for seventh, while Lewis Hamilton was ninth in the other Mercedes. He was back to his breathtaking best after a brake issue in Melbourne saw him retire from a race for the first time in two years. Albon's front wing clipped into the rear of Ricciardo's car as they jockeyed for position and both slammed into the wall before getting out unscathed, but their race was over.

Verstappen and Perez both consolidated their positions, leaving Norris fighting for third against the two Ferraris.Sauber's Zhou Guanyu retired with a gearbox issue on his 19th lap.The championship resumes in a fortnight's time with the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

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