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F1 News: How The Japanese Grand Prix Changed The Standings

How the drivers' and constructors' championships currently stand.

The Japanese Grand Prix has brought significant shifts in the Formula 1 standings. The race not only altered the positions but also intensified the competition among the teams and drivers.

Max Verstappen celebrated a victory at the Suzuka circuit. Joining the three-time champion on the podium were his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. Here is how the championships have changed following the Japanese Grand Prix.

Drivers' Standings

Max Verstappen's continued dominance was once again on display as he successfully widened the gap between himself and his closest rivals in the Drivers' Standings. With an impressive jump from 51 to 77 points, Verstappen has solidified his top position.

Sergio Perez, Verstappen's teammate, also put in an impressive performance, catapulting him from third to second in the standings, and nudging Charles Leclerc down to third place.

Lando Norris and George Russell were among the most notable climbers. Norris' performance propelled him into the top five. Russell, on the other hand, saw an increase in his points from 18 to 24. Interestingly, Russell and Fernando Alonso are now on the same number of points.

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Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers Sergio Perez, left, and Max Verstappen speak at the Red Bull Fan

  1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull - 77 points
  2. Sergio Perez, Red Bull - 64 points
  3. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari - 59 points
  4. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari - 55 points
  5. Lando Norris, McLaren - 37 points
  6. Oscar Piastri, McLaren - 32 points
  7. George Russell, Mercedes - 24 points
  8. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin - 24 points
  9. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes - 10 points
  10. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin - 9 points
  11.  Yuki Tsunoda, VCARB - 7 points
  12. Oliver Bearman, Ferrari - 6 points
  13. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas - 3 points
  14. Kevin Magnussen, Haas - 1 point
  15. Alex Albon, Williams - 0 points
  16. Zhou Gunayu, Sauber - 0 points
  17. Daniel Ricciardo, VCARB - 0 points
  18. Esteban Ocon, Alpine - 0 points
  19. Pierre Gasly, Alpine - 0 points
  20. Valtteri Bottas, Sauber - 0 points
  21. Logan Sargeant, Williams - 0 points

Constructors' Standings

Red Bull's lead expanded significantly, from 97 to a commanding 141 points, leaving Ferrari and McLaren to reassess their strategies moving forward. Ferrari, despite facing setbacks, managed to hold onto the second spot with 120 points, followed by McLaren, which also saw a positive trajectory, amassing a total of 69 points.

Only one point separates Mercedes and Aston Martin in fourth and fifth position, respectively. Williams, Sauber, and Alpine are yet to put points on the board with Haas running away with four points.

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Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen rounds turn 18 during the first F1 practice at Circuit

  1. Red Bull - 141 points
  2. Ferrari - 120 points
  3. McLaren - 69 points
  4. Mercedes - 34 points
  5. Aston Martin - 33 points
  6. VCARB - 7 points
  7. Haas - 4 points
  8. Williams - 0 points
  9. Sauber - 0 points
  10. Alpine - 0 points

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