PADDOCK INSIDER: Verstappen’s point to prove, the race for a Red Bull seat and Tsunoda’s charge – there’s plenty to look out for at Suzuka

Suzuka is changing into a pivotal occasion for Max Verstappen. He arrived right here in 2022 realizing he may win his second championship – and he obtained the job carried out.

In 2023, he arrived laser targeted on bouncing again after seeing his record-breaking run of 10 consecutive wins come to an finish on the earlier race in Singapore courtesy of former crew mate Carlos Sainz – and he obtained the job carried out together with his most crushing efficiency of the season.