Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix, closing in on Lando Norris in the F1 standings, while Fredric Aasbo triumphs in Formula Drift.

Max Verstappen clinched his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season at the Japanese Grand Prix on April 6, 2025. Driving for Red Bull, Verstappen started from pole position after an impressive qualifying lap, narrowly edging out McLaren`s Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds. Throughout the race, Verstappen successfully defended against fierce competition from both Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri, ultimately securing his fourth consecutive win at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.

This victory brings Verstappen within striking distance of Norris in the drivers` standings, with 61 points to Norris`s 62. The battle for the championship is heating up as the season progresses, with the next race scheduled for April 13, 2025, at the Bahrain International Circuit. In the Constructors` Championship, McLaren leads with 111 points, followed by Mercedes with 75 points and Red Bull at 61 points.

In the world of drifting, Fredric Aasbo emerged victorious in the opening round of the Formula Drift Pro Championship at the Streets of Long Beach on April 5, 2025. This win marks Aasbo`s first at Long Beach since 2020, and he attributes his success to a switch to Kenda tires and extensive winter ice drifting practice. Aasbo currently leads the Formula Drift standings with 50 points.

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