'No one's going to catch Max', says Mercedes boss

Published date08 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Gazette
MERCEDES boss Toto Wolff insists Max Verstappen's fourth consecutive title is already a foregone conclusion after the Red Bull driver cruised to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix

Verstappen returned to winning ways in dominant fashion as the reigning drivers' champion triumphed at Suzuka.

Having retired last time out in Australia, it was normal service resumed for the Dutchman as he led home a Red Bull one-two with Sergio Perez finishing second, and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz third.

Verstappen twice led into the first corner off the line after the race was restarted following a first-lap incident which saw both Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon crash out after making contact.

From there, Verstappen controlled the pace and the result never looked in doubt, as he took the chequered flag and the fastest lap to open up a 13-point lead at the top of the drivers' championship.

His brake failure in Melbourne aside, Verstappen has looked in imperious form in the...

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