Max Verstappen credited set-up changes made after today’s sprint race as he continued his unbeaten run of grand prix pole positions at the start of 2024.
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Verstappen takes Red Bull’s 100th pole as Perez completes front row lock out
2024 Chinese GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen kept his perfect qualifying record alive by taking pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of team mate Sergio Perez.
Verstappen pleased with strong Red Bull pace after “hectic” sprint race start
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he endured a “hectic” start to the Shanghai sprint race before finding his rhythm and chasing down Lewis Hamilton to win.
Verstappen hunts down Hamilton for straightforward Shanghai sprint race win
2024 Chinese GP sprint race report
Posted onMax Verstappen caught and passed Lewis Hamilton before half distance to win the first sprint race of the season in Shanghai.
Red Bull not close to decision on Verstappen’s 2025 team mate – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull won’t make a decision any time soon about who will partner Max Verstappen next season, according to team principal Christian Horner.
Track was ‘like ice’ says Verstappen after two lap time deletions in qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he found it difficult to keep his car on track when rain fell in qualifying, leading to two of his lap times being deleted.
Tsunoda ‘at Verstappen and Alonso’s level’ with Suzuka performance – Marko
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Mark lavished praise on Yuki Tsunoda but said the team won’t decide its 2025 drivers until later in the year.
Verstappen springs Red Bull back to winning ways at unexpectedly warm Suzuka
2024 Japanese GP report
Posted onMax Verstappen and Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez emphatically ended any hopes that their Melbourne slump could be a turning point in Suzuka.
Vote for your 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Suzuka “couldn’t have been any better” for Red Bull, says Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onChampionship leader Max Verstappen was pleased to return to winning ways in Japan after his retirement in the previous race in Melbourne.
Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in Japan after crash halts race
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen controlled the Japanese Grand Prix to take a comfortable victory ahead of team mate Sergio Perez at Suzuka.
How can Perez seize rare opportunity to fight Verstappen for Suzuka win?
2024 Japanese GP strategy briefing
Posted onSergio Perez will start alongside team mate Max Verstappen on the front row for the first time in a year. Can he make the most of it?
Red Bull’s long-run pace is a “question mark” for Japanese GP – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he is unsure how competitive his Red Bull will be over a race distance in the Japanese Grand Prix after taking pole position for the race.
Verstappen admits pole lap wasn’t perfect after being “quite close” with Perez
Formula 1
Posted onJapanese Grand Prix pole winner Max Verstappen admits his best lap in Q3 was not a perfect one after only just beating team mate Sergio Perez.
Red Bull saw warning sign of Australian GP brake problem on Saturday – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull saw warning signs on Saturday in Melbourne of the brake problem which ended his race the next day.
Verstappen’s engineer won’t look elsewhere after working with ‘one of the greatest’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen “one of the greatest talents” – Lambiase • Palou not keen on heats format • NASCAR tipped for Long Beach bid
Sainz leads Ferrari one-two in Australia after Verstappen retires early
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr led a Ferrari one-two to win the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retired in the early laps with a brake problem.
Vote for your 2024 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Verstappen reveals stuck rear brake caused race-ending fire
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen revealed a stuck brake caused the fire which put him out of the Australian Grand Prix shortly after the start.
Pole position ‘a bit unexpected after tricky weekend’ – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he was surprised to take pole position for the Australian Grand Prix having not led a session during the weekend until Q3.