The internet reacts to the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix: 'McLaren bottled it!'

15:30, 06 Apr 2025

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Max Verstappen won the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix with the McLaren pairing of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri joining him on the podium. Online, fans have branded Verstappen as the greatest of all time, whilst also commenting on the most exciting moment of the race: When Norris and Verstappen came close at the pit exit.

What did you think about the race and do you agree with these fans? Let us know in the comments section at the bottom of this article!

Internet Reactions to the Japanese Grand Prix

Searl

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Max Verstappen is absolutely incredible man You cannot deny that McLaren really bottled this weekend but that’s the quality and talent of Max. One of the greatest of all time

10:31 AM · Apr 6, 2025

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Uncle Dims,

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Yeah Max Verstappen best in the world

8:44 AM · Apr 6, 2025

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mafer

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WOKE UP TO RACE WINNER MAX VERSTAPPEN

8:38 AM · Apr 6, 2025

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mils ✩˚.⋆

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kimi antonelli finding himself leading the race after norris and verstappen somehow fucked up the pit stop x.com/63grussell63/s…

5:43 AM · Apr 6, 2025

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Love him or loathe him, you rule out Max Verstappen at your peril. Reminds me of Michael, even in an average car (thinking 1997 Ferrari), he was always there.

8:20 AM · Apr 6, 2025

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@costanzalifee

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Norris: I need to pass Max Piastri from behind #JapaneseGP

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6:12 AM · Apr 6, 2025

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Thom

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McLaren losing the race because they’re too scared to have Piastri being let by of Norris to try and attack Verstappen 👍

6:12 AM · Apr 6, 2025

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The internet reacts to the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix: 'McLaren bottled it!'

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