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MAX VERSTAPPEN

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Oct 24, 2022
Max Verstappen wins U.S. GP as Red Bull takes constructors' crown
The title was Red Bull's first since 2013, when it completed a fourth successive title double with Germany's Sebastian Vettel at the end of the sport's V8 era.
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Oct 10, 2022
Max Verstappen on course to reach new heights after second straight Formula One title
Buoyed by his 2021 title win over the sport's most successful driver ever, Verstappen has shown stunning consistency.
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Oct 6, 2022
Six drivers to watch at the Japanese Grand Prix
There is plenty of intrigue heading into the first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019, with battles up and down the grid.
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Sep 12, 2022
Lewis Hamilton says safety car controversy at Italian GP brought back memories of Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton said the safety car finish at Sunday's Italian Grand Prix revived painful memories of the way he lost last season's Formula One championship.
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Sep 12, 2022
Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the Formula One Italian Grand Prix on Sunday to leave himself in touching distance of his second straight Formula One title.
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Sep 5, 2022
Max Verstappen continues march toward title with victory at Dutch Grand Prix
Verstappen now leads the championship race with 310 points, while Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez each have 201.
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Sep 3, 2022
Max Verstappen expecting 'crazy' environment for first home race as Formula One champion
Verstappen will pay tribute to his father Jos with a new helmet design.
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Aug 25, 2022
Max Verstappen eager for comforts of home as Formula One season resumes
Verstappen has a commanding 80-point lead over Charles Leclerc in the title race.
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Jul 25, 2022
Max Verstappen wins French Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crashes
World champion Max Verstappen took full advantage of Charles Leclerc crashing out of the lead to extend his advantage in this year's title race with a crushing victory ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the sun-baked French Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Jul 11, 2022
Charles Leclerc wins Austrian GP to spoil Max Verstappen's 'homecoming'
Charles Leclerc survived a late throttle scare to win the Austrian Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday as he roared into the championship picture behind leader Max Verstappen.
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Jun 30, 2022
Max Verstappen returns to Silverstone as favorite to claim title
The 24-year-old Dutchman and his Red Bull team are surging after six consecutive victories; one from teammate Sergio Perez in Monaco and the rest by the world champion.
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May 9, 2022
Max Verstappen races to victory in inaugural Miami Grand Prix
The inaugural Miami Grand Prix lived up to its billing as a heavyweight battle between the series' two points leaders — Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
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May 7, 2022
Formula One stars revved up for Miami Grand Prix
The race is a sellout, with 240,000 fans expected over the three days and a capacity 82,500 on Sunday with the sport promising a cast of celebrity guests and a Super Bowl-style atmosphere.
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Apr 8, 2022
Max Verstappen wary that off-track demands could hurt performance
The Dutch Red Bull driver is hot property for media, sponsors and fans after his 2021 triumph, and the relaxation of biosecurity protocols could mean more demands on his time.
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Mar 28, 2022
Max Verstappen races past Charles Leclerc for first victory of season
Formula One champion Max Verstappen roared past Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc four laps from the finish to snatch a last-gasp first win of the season at Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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Jan 13, 2022
FIA continues investigation into controversial finale of 2021 Formula One season
An investigation by Formula One's governing body into last season's finale in Abu Dhabi is picking up speed amid speculation the outcome will determine whether seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton races on or walks away.
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Dec 23, 2021
Nicholas Latifi speaks out about death threats following Abu Dhabi crash
He said he hoped to spark another conversation about the 'drastic consequences' of online bullying.
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Dec 16, 2021
Max Verstappen comfortable with status as world champion
'It doesn't matter what they try to do,' Verstappen said. 'We won it on track, when there was a green light and we passed them on the track.
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Dec 15, 2021
F1 has a hard act to follow after thrilling 2021
Next season will see revamped regulations and new-looking cars designed to improve overtaking.
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Dec 13, 2021
Lewis Hamilton gracious in defeat after coming up short in title race
Lewis Hamilton was gracious in defeat after Red Bull rival Max Verstappen ended the Briton's quest for an unprecedented eighth Formula One title with a safety-car aided, last-lap pass for championship glory at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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