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Can anyone catch Verstappen and Red Bull at Suzuka?
Max Verstappen’s impressive pace in the practice sessions indicates that Red Bull is back on form for the Japanese Grand Prix after their dip in Singapore. Verstappen dominated both sessions, consistently faster than his rivals by at least three-tenths of a second. It’s worth noting that he achieved his fastest lap on a prototype tire being tested for 2024, rather than the usual Soft or Medium compounds. Despite the high tire degradation expected at the Suzuka circuit, Verstappen’s consistency suggests that he will have a comfortable advantage over the field on race day. While Ferrari and McLaren are not far behind, Red Bull is expected to make further improvements for qualifying.
Source: RacingNews 365
