2025 Japan GP talking points: Max Verstappen’s masterclass, McLaren’s missed opportunity, and is Suzuka the new Monaco?

F1 kicked off its first triple-header of the 2025 season with the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, April 6, held at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.

While not a lot of wheel-to-wheel action was on display during the Grand Prix itself, a vintage qualifying lap, questionable strategy calls, and impressive performances from F1’s young guns have all ensured there is still plenty to discuss.

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.