A Turn for the Worse at Japan GP

The Japan GP was rolling with its second start after a first-lap frenzy between Alex Albon of Williams and Daniel Ricciardo of Racing Bulls. The scuffle led to a red flag, but that couldn't keep the drivers down for long.

Restart: Verstappen Leads the Pack

Post-red flag, Max Verstappen leapt from pole position, followed closely by teammate Sergio Perez. Behind the Red Bull duo, Lando Norris of McLaren and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz were hot on the chase, but the talk of the track was Charles Leclerc from Ferrari, who sniped a spot from Lewis Hamilton, nabbing seventh.

The Crash: Albon vs Ricciardo

The drama unfolded on Suzuka's tarmac—Albon's Williams kissed the track goodbye post-collision with Ricciardo, kissing the tire barriers instead. Ricciardo's journey mirrored Albon's, though both walked away without a scratch. With two laps cut from the original 53 due to the clash, the stakes remained high as the drivers braced for another wild start.

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