IT was all smiles for Max Verstappen when last raced at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix – but the same cannot be said for Singapore. The Dutchman saw his incredible winning run come to an end when Carlos Sainz took pole on the podium last weekend. But Verstappen still holds a staggering 151-point lead over his Red Bull teammate. Meanwhile, a first-place finish continues to elude Lewis Hamilton who could only finish in third on the Marina Bay Circuit. However, the British icon will be hoping to roll back the years having won FIVE times at the Japanese GP. Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year.

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