P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Williams and Logan Sargeant suffered a nightmare start to the Japanese Grand Prix that’s going to lead to a nervy damage assessment
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen topped the opening free practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in the upgraded RB20. Unfortunately, the session was interrupted by a red flag caused by a Williams driver crashing. Logan Sargeant hit the wall at Turn 7 due to running wide on soft tires. Williams is already facing challenges due to parts shortage from a troubled winter. Team-mate Albon showed promise with an encouraging 12th position at the end of the session. Verstappen’s strong performance, bouncing back from the Australian GP disappointment, sets the stage for an exciting race weekend. The battle between McLaren and Ferrari is expected to be intense, making it a race to watch out for.
