07:59
That's a wrap
That concludes our Japanese Grand Prix coverage.
Keep across Crash.net for the latest reaction and news from Suzuka.
Max Verstappen leads the Japanese Grand Prix
2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix - Race Day - as it happened
Recap race day at the Japanese Grand Prix
The third race of the 2025 F1 season is here at the legendary Suzuka circuit.
Max Verstappen delivered a masterclass in qualifying to beat the two McLarens as he claimed pole position.
Lando Norris will start the race from second on the grid, with McLaren still fancying their chances of the win, given their superior car performance.
Oscar Piastri is third on the grid and knows he will need to get ahead of his teammate on Lap 1.
- The Japanese Grand Prix gets underway at 6am UK time
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06 Apr 2025
07:43
The constructors' standings
McLaren - 111
Mercedes - 75
Red Bull - 61
Ferrari - 35
Williams - 19
Haas - 15
07:40
Norris on top of the standings
Norris - 62
Verstappen - 61
Piastri - 49
Russell - 45
Antonelli - 30
Leclerc - 20
07:38
The full results
CLICK HERE: The 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix race results at Suzuka
Start of the Japanese Grand Prix
07:34
The 2025 Japanese GP winner
Max
07:30
Norris mistake
Replays show Norris cutting the final chicane on the last lap.
Piastri comments on it over team radio: "Cheeky".
07:28
Verstappen radio
"Wow, thank you guys. What an unbelievable weekend. What a turnaround. We never give up and we keep pushing together," Verstappen says on team radio.
07:27
Top 10
Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Antonelli, Hamilton, Hadjar, Albon and Bearman.
07:26
Verstappen wins at Suzuka
A 10/10 performance from Verstappen to win at Suzuka ahead of Norris and Piastri.
07:26
Final lap
Verstappen has it under control...
07:24
Two laps to go
Verstappen has upped the gap to Norris to 1.5s.
07:23
Three laps to go
Verstappen is 1.1s ahead of Norris.
07:20
The order on Lap 50
Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Antonelli, Hamilton, Hadjar, Albon and Bearman.
07:19
Piastri gets close
Norris runs wide at spoon corner - which allows Piastri to get close. It's not enough as Norris stays ahead.
07:16
Lap 46/53
1.1s between Verstappen and Norris.
Piastri is 0.8s behind his teammate.
07:13
Gap at the front on Lap 45
1.2s between Verstappen and Norris now.
07:12
Lap 44/53
Some radio comms at McLaren. Piastri reckons he's quicker than Norris and can challenge Verstappen. Norris is 1.4s off Verstappen right now.
07:08
The order on Lap 42
Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Antonelli, Hamilton, Hadjar, Albon and Bearman.
07:05
Lap 40/53
Piastri moves into DRS range behind Norris. Let's not get too excited, though, given the lack of overtakes.
07:03
The order on Lap 38
Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Antonelli, Hamilton, Hadjar, Albon and Bearman.
07:01
Norris closing in
1.2s between the top two now as Norris closes in again.
06:58
The fight at the front
1.5s between Verstappen and Norris. Piastri is running 1.2s behind his teammate in third.
06:56
The order on Lap 34
Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Antonelli, Hamilton, Hadjar, Albon and Lawson.
06:53
The gap at the front
1.4s between Verstappen and Norris on Lap 32.
06:53
Antonelli responds to Hamilton
Mercedes call Antonelli in a lap later to cover off Hamilton. He rejoins in sixth, just ahead of the Ferrari.
