During the buildup to the Japanese Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen was lamenting a lack of confidence in the RB21 McLaren seemed to have the dominant package, as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri took turns topping the timing sheets.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been demoted in the 2025 drivers' championship standings following a nightmare weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Lando Norris is now under investigation for that potential false start. A penalty is surely heading the McLaren driver's way. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli makes a move and is up into sixth place, just as a radio message played to show Max Verstappen was on the case of Norris' wrong starting position.