Red Bull's Verstappen wins F1 Japanese Grand Prix

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen on Sunday won the Japanese Grand Prix, round 17 of the 2023 Formula 1 season.

Verstappen completed the 53-lap race in one hour, 30 minutes, and 58 seconds at the 5.8-kilometer (3.6-mile) Suzuka International Racing Course.

With this win, Red Bull Racing took the constructors' title.

"It's an unbelievable weekend," said Verstappen after the victory. "To win here was great. I think the car was working really well on every (tire) compound."

McLaren's Lando Norris came in second while Oscar Piastri finished in the third place.

The round 18 race, Qatar Grand Prix, will be held at Lusail International Circuit on Oct. 8.

- Top 5 drivers in 2023 season

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 400 points

2. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 223

3. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 190

4. Fernando Alonso (Spain): 174

5. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 150

- Constructors

1. Red Bull: 623

2. Mercedes: 305

3. Ferrari: 285

4. Aston Martin: 221

5. McLaren: 172