If his Japan GP weekend is anything to go by, Max Verstappen is going to remain very, very hard to beat to the title

Four-time defending Formula 1 Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen delivered perfection at the Japanese Grand Prix to become the third different winner from as many races this season, at a Suzuka Circuit where he has dominated in the current era.

SUZUKA, Japan -- Max Verstappen is back. With only two victories in his last 16 races and in a “mini-slump,” the four-time world champion shocked himself, his Red Bull team and fans by taking pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.