At just 25 years old, McLaren driver Lando Norris has attracted a whole generation of fans, hooked by his every twist and turn as he competes against the likes of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

In recent seasons, Hamilton has been forced to step aside as Dutch star Max Verstappen has cemented himself as one of the best drivers of his generation after winning four consecutive titles since 2021.

But Verstappen fought back today, fending off a race-long challenge from Norris and Oscar Piastri to win the Japanese Grand Prix. The victory moved him to within one point of Norris, who is sat at the head of the drivers’ championship as things stand.