2025 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Highlights

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Second placed qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren, Pole position qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Third placed qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes in the Pitlane during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren prepares to drive on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
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SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing sprays champagne in celebration o during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing Twelfth placed Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing and the Oracle Red Bull Racing team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060320 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Twelfth placed Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrate with their team during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060327 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 takes the chequered flag during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060389 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
44 HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, action during the Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix 2025, 3rd round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from April 4 to 6, 2025 on the Suzuka Circuit, in Suzuka, Japan - Photo Antonin Vincent / DPPI
LECLERC Charles (Monaco), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, portrait during the Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix 2025, 3rd round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from April 4 to 6, 2025 on the Suzuka Circuit, in Suzuka, Japan - Photo Antonin Vincent / DPPI
HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, portrait during the Formula 1 Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix 2025, 3rd round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from April 4 to 6, 2025 on the Suzuka Circuit, in Suzuka, Japan - Photo Antonin Vincent / DPPI
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) 2208392102 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team prepares to drive during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2208597782 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) 2208729848 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing, bestof, topix
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2208784199 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060049 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060083 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060371 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060377 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504060379 // Usage for editorial use only //
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas F1 looks on prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 prepares to drive during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Esteban Ocon of France and Haas F1 and Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari talk on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 looks on on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Peter Fox/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil driving the (5) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari, Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes, Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault, and Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 leads Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 05: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 05, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A525 Renault leads Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari and Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Pierre Gasly of France and Alpine F1 prepares to drive in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 04: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 04, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber looks on prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber and Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 talk on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team and Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber talk on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing with Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 06: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber looks on prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images)

 

McLaren Racing

 

Hear from McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Team Principal Andrea Stella after the 2025 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.

It was a clean start for Lando and Oscar, as both drivers held their positions through the first lap. Oscar pitted ahead of the leaders for a set of Hard tyres. Lando and Verstappen pitted simultaneously for Hard tyres, remaining very tight together. The race settled down, with the papaya boys running close to the leader. Lando and Oscar finished on the podium in P2 and P3, respectively, extending our lead in the Constructors’ Championship.

Lando Norris, Driver, McLaren Racing

It was a flat-out race from lights out to the checkered flag today. The pace across the field was incredibly tight, which made overtaking opportunities hard to come by. Max drove a clean, mistake-free race, and in the end, starting positions from Qualifying played a huge role in the final result. Still, it’s been a strong weekend for the team—we brought home more valuable points together. We’ll keep pushing and come back even stronger in Bahrain. Let’s keep the momentum going. 💪

Oscar Piastri, Driver, McLaren Racing

Solid haul of points and a fantastic result for the team today! The pace felt strong all race, and I was really happy with how we performed. We pushed hard and came close to an overtake a few times, but track position is everything around here. Honestly, yesterday was where the race was won — we just missed that final piece in quali. Still, super proud to bring home a podium! We’re heading to Bahrain full of confidence and ready to fight at the front again. 💪🔥

Andrea Stella, Team Principal, McLaren Racing

🏁 A double podium finish is a positive result for the team. 🏆 We felt that victory was within reach, but yesterday, we missed out on pole position by just a few milliseconds. 📊 Today, the Qualifying order largely dictated the outcome of the Grand Prix.

🔍 We’ll review whether there were any variables we could have leveraged this afternoon. However, our options were limited with low degradation and a one-stop strategy. ✅ Overall, we’ve scored valuable points in both Championships and delivered a smooth, well-executed weekend — a testament to the efforts of our trackside team and everyone back at the factory.

🌍 Now, we turn our focus to Bahrain.

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