Max Verstappen: Returns to points

Verstappen finished eighth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Analysis:

The Red Bull isn't good enough for Verstappen to contend for wins, but he seemed to underachieve in Japan. Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar out-qualified him, with Verstappen getting bumped out of the qualifying session in Q2. Versappen managed to push his way into the points during the race after starting 11th, though he was surprisingly stuck behind Pierre Gasly and unable to pass him to make further progress up the field. Verstappen has finished in the points in two of three races, but has no finish better than sixth.