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Max Verstappen anticipates tough competition at 2024 F1 Round 4 Japanese Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing prepares for challenge at Suzuka.

Max Verstappen is satisfied with the start of the 2024 F1 Round 4 Japanese Grand Prix weekend, but Red Bull Racing believes this competition will be tougher compared to their recent dominance at Suzuka. It seems like it is. Verstappen has taken pole position and victory at the fast, flowing Suzuka circuit twice in the past, most notably in 2023, when he set the fastest time in qualifying and finished nearly 20 seconds ahead in the race.

Fresh off a heartbreaking retirement from the Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen set the fastest time in dry and cool FP1, a few tenths ahead of teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. “I think it was a good start for us,” Verstappen said after exiting the car. “We weren’t too unbalanced and I think that’s always a good start. But compared to last year it seems like everyone has come a little closer. “Obviously we couldn’t do anything in FP2, it’s still something to consider. There are a few things to try, but overall I’m very happy with FP1.” Asked if he was surprised by the relatively small gap, Verstappen said: “Well, in general, it’s already been one lap all year. I think everyone is approaching the same pace.” “Obviously we don’t know yet what the long run pace will be, but I don’t expect there to be a gap like last year at this track.”

2024-04-05 14:28:43

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