Max Verstappen sets the fastest lap in the first practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, edging out his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. Verstappen aims to continue his dominance in the F1 season after winning the first two races.
Max Verstappen during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on 5 April 2024. The Dutchman will look to continue his F1 dominance at this weekend's event.
The triple world champion, who failed to finish the race in Australia a fortnight ago, clocked a lap of 1min 30.056sec - 0.181sec quicker than the Mexican.Verstappen won the first two Grands Prix of the season but the Dutchman retired from a race for the first time in two years in Melbourne after a brake issue.
Sargeant came skidding off the track at a corner and spun across the gravel before slamming into a barrier midway through the session.
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