F1 News: How The Japanese Grand Prix Changed The Standings

The Japanese Grand Prix has brought significant shifts in the Formula 1 standings. The race not only altered the positions but also intensified the competition among the teams and drivers.

Max Verstappen celebrated a victory at the Suzuka circuit. Joining the three-time champion on the podium were his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. Here is how the championships have changed following the Japanese Grand Prix.

Drivers' Standings

Max Verstappen's continued dominance was once again on display as he successfully widened the gap between himself and his closest rivals in the Drivers' Standings. With an impressive jump from 51 to 77 points, Verstappen has solidified his top position.

Sergio Perez, Verstappen's teammate, also put in an impressive performance, catapulting him from third to second in the standings, and nudging Charles Leclerc down to third place.

Lando Norris and George Russell were among the most notable climbers. Norris' performance propelled him into the top five. Russell, on the other hand, saw an increase in his points from 18 to 24. Interestingly, Russell and Fernando Alonso are now on the same number of points.

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull - 77 points
2. Sergio Perez, Red Bull - 64 points
3. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari - 59 points
4. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari - 55 points
5. Lando Norris, McLaren - 37 points
6. Oscar Piastri, McLaren - 32 points
7. George Russell, Mercedes - 24 points
8. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin - 24 points
9. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes - 10 points
10. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin - 9 points
11.  Yuki Tsunoda, VCARB - 7 points
12. Oliver Bearman, Ferrari - 6 points
13. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas - 3 points
14. Kevin Magnussen, Haas - 1 point
15. Alex Albon, Williams - 0 points
16. Zhou Gunayu, Sauber - 0 points
17. Daniel Ricciardo, VCARB - 0 points
18. Esteban Ocon, Alpine - 0 points
19. Pierre Gasly, Alpine - 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas, Sauber - 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant, Williams - 0 points

Constructors' Standings

Red Bull's lead expanded significantly, from 97 to a commanding 141 points, leaving Ferrari and McLaren to reassess their strategies moving forward. Ferrari, despite facing setbacks, managed to hold onto the second spot with 120 points, followed by McLaren, which also saw a positive trajectory, amassing a total of 69 points.

Only one point separates Mercedes and Aston Martin in fourth and fifth position, respectively. Williams, Sauber, and Alpine are yet to put points on the board with Haas running away with four points.

1. Red Bull - 141 points
2. Ferrari - 120 points
3. McLaren - 69 points
4. Mercedes - 34 points
5. Aston Martin - 33 points
6. VCARB - 7 points
7. Haas - 4 points
8. Williams - 0 points
9. Sauber - 0 points
10. Alpine - 0 points