Lando Norris leads the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix practice, followed by Russell and Leclerc, while Verstappen struggles.

Lando Norris from McLaren showcased his speed by topping the first practice session at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix with a remarkable lap time of 1:28.549. He was closely followed by George Russell from Mercedes and Charles Leclerc from Ferrari, who are both vying for top positions in the championship standings.

Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing faced challenges during the session due to an unusual flexing issue with his car, ultimately finishing in fifth place. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda made his debut for Red Bull, stepping in for Liam Lawson, and impressed by finishing just a tenth of a second behind Verstappen, marking a strong start to his tenure with the team.

In the driver standings, Norris is currently leading with 44 points, followed by Verstappen with 36 points and Russell with 35 points. The excitement builds as the Japanese Grand Prix continues with more practice sessions and qualifying ahead of the main race on Sunday. For more details, visit Formula 1 and ESPN F1.

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