Whatchan F1 · 3 Apr 2026
Verstappen leads championship after Chinese GP victory
Max Verstappen extends his lead at the top of the standings heading into the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
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| 3 | ↑ | 🇲🇨 Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 65 |
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