2023 Japanese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen started from pole position, set the fastest lap and won the race for Red Bull Racing, allowing the Austrian constructor to win their sixth Constructors' Championship, their second consecutive win after 2022.

[5] The World Constructors' Championship leader Red Bull Racing had an opportunity to secure their sixth title, their second in a row.

[6] The drivers and teams were the same as the season entry list, with the exception of Liam Lawson, who was in the seat originally held by Nyck de Vries.

[11] Verstappen topped the session once more, with Norris recording the second-fastest time and his teammate Oscar Piastri the third-fastest.

[11] During the first segment, Logan Sargeant took his Williams to the walls, bringing out the red flag and taking himself out of the session.

During the second segment, Liam Lawson, Pierre Gasly, Alexander Albon, Esteban Ocon and Kevin Magnussen were all knocked out while Charles Leclerc topped the session.

During the third segment, Verstappen set the fastest lap, granting him pole position, bettering his own time by over a tenth to secure it.

Both Mercedes ran wide at Spoon Curve as George Russell attempted to overtake his teammate who subsequently pitted for fresh tyres.

[21][22] At this point, polesitter Max Verstappen led the field with a dominant 16 seconds ahead of second-placed Norris.

Verstappen won the race 20 seconds ahead of Norris and Piastri, the latter winning his first career podium position.

Through Verstappen, who also set the fastest lap, Red Bull Racing won their sixth Constructors' Championship, their second in a row.