Max Verstappen's victory at the Japanese Grand Prix Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix for the fourth successive time, fending off McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The race raised questions about the track's overtaking chances and tyre strategies.

Liam Lawson and Jack Doohan's Situations Red Bull's demotion of Liam Lawson doesn't necessarily mean the same for Jack Doohan at Alpine. Doohan has had crashes but has shown promise, and Alpine's decisions regarding him are complex.

Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull Debut Yuki Tsunoda's debut was not a total success by his or Red Bull's standards but showed potential. Comparisons with Lawson suggest he was a step up.

The Future of George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli The future of these drivers at Mercedes depends on Max Verstappen's decisions and Mercedes' plans, along with engine developments and regulations.

Practice Time for F1 Drivers F1 drivers have limited in-season testing and rely mostly on simulators for practice.