F1 Japanese Grand Prix yielded an unexpected outcome, with the underdog Max Verstappen steering the intricate Red Bull RB21 to pole position and clinch

Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. It's the third round of the 2025 F1 season.

Although the official FIA classification still lists the fastest lap, a rule change for the 2025 season means that the extra point for the achievement has been abolished. Drivers were previously able to pick up an extra point if they managed to finish in the top 10 and achieve the fastest lap, a rule which had stood in place since 2019.