Max Verstappen's journey in Formula 1 and his success with Japanese brand Honda.
In 2014, a fresh-faced Max Verstappen logged his first mileage on a grand prix weekend in free practice for Formula 1 's Japanese Grand Prix . His FP1 debut with Toro Rosso foreshadowed the special relationship Verstappen would go on to build with Japan. Not only did the three-time world champion win those titles powered by Japanese brand Honda , but he also won his second drivers' championship at Suzuka in 2022, amid confusion over the number of points awarded in the rain-affected race.
'I remember well that at the end of that session, there were flames coming out of my car so that all went well,' Verstappen jokingly looked back. Max Verstappen, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Japanese GP practice 'But no, no kidding: it was a good session. It might not have been easy to get a very first F1 appearance straight away at Suzuka, but Red Bull was keen for me to start there.
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