Japanese Grand Prix will not be remembered as a classic by any stretch but who came out of Suzuka as a winner or a loser?

“Perfection, just perfection, Max,” was the succinct summary of Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, a cool character not usually prone to such hyperbole. It spoke volumes of the result that Verstappen had delivered on Sunday.

Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. It's the third round of the 2025 F1 season.