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These are the beauty products the designer swears by

As someone who notoriously eats the exact same thing every day to get her dewy complexion (it’s salmon) and rigorously works out for two hours a day (it’s true!), Victoria Beckham is clearly a creature of habit – and even more clearly, it works for her. So when she shared her daily beauty routine with Into the Gloss, we knew that it would be both rigorously tested and darn near miracle-working.

The clothing designer (who at the time was promoting her own Estée Lauder cosmetics line) walked through her entire product arsenal with Into the Gloss, from skincare to makeup and hair products. She says that as she’s aged, her beauty regimen has gotten less complicated, thanks to more settled skin and fewer wacky looks from her Spice Girls days.

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“I used to have quite bad skin when I was younger and I was constantly covering up spots and things like that. Luckily, I don’t have to worry too much about that anymore. Over time, you learn what works for you,” she explains. “And, you know, I tried some interesting looks in the Spice Girls. At this point, I’ve done so many photoshoots and red carpets that I’ve learned so much about my beauty style by looking back at pictures of myself.”

Below, we broke down each product she uses so you can shop them too!

Skincare

If you’ve noticed that Beckham looks just as radiant in her airport paparazzi photos post-flight as she does on the red carpet, that’s because she gives herself a mini-facial in flight. She cleanses her skin and puts on Sarah Chapman’s Skinesis Stem Cell Collagen Activator ($265) which makes her skin feel “so nice” in the “horrific” airplane air. Then she uses her very own Estée Lauder Morning Aura primer ($95, now out of stock) which she developed specifically to look refreshed when facing the paparazzi after a long flight. (Just one of the perks of having your own beauty line!)

As for her everyday routine, she starts with Bioderma makeup wipes ($9.90) which she wears actually work to take off long-lasting makeup. Then she follows it up with a rotating variety of cleansers, including Sarah Chapman’s Ultimate Cleanse ($75) and Lancer Skincare’s Method Polish ($75), the latter of which she tells the website is “grainy and abrasive” and is the best scrub she’s tried because “it really stimulates the skin.”

She follows that up with the Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Mask ($84), a jade roller ($90) and La Mer’s Moisturizing Soft Lotion ($260) which she loves because it’s light enough to soak in before her foundation.

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Makeup

Her number one go-to makeup product is her Estée Lauder Aura Gloss ($45, now sold out). She describes it like a lip balm but she uses it everywhere. “I’ll put it on top of my cheeks, on my eyelids, down the center of my nose, and always on this bow of my lip because it makes the lips look fuller,” she explains. “Also a little bit on my chin. Sometimes if I’m wearing something strapless, I’ll take a little bit, mix it with my moisturizer, and put it on my collarbone. You can do everything with it—it has this nice gold feeling that makes it a good highlighter.” (She also put it on models in her latest runway show.)

For days she’s just padding around the house, she puts on a tinted moisturizer from Sarah Chapman, Skin Insurance SPF 30 ($67). And for days she needs more coverage, it’s between Burberry Fresh Glow Foundation ($52), Cashmere Concealer ($40) and La Mer foundation ($110).

To finish off her signature look (contoured cheekbones with a smokey eye) she uses Estée Lauder Victoria Beckham Skin Perfecting Powder ($85), Estée Lauder Victoria Beckham Eye Kajal ($38) and Estée Lauder Victoria Beckham Cheek Crème ($60, all now sold out).

Body

When it comes to fragrance, she says she doesn’t have a signature scent, and uses anything by Byredo ($150), but as for moisturizing cream, she loves Weleda Skin Food ($19). “The formula is so thick and buttery,” she says. “When I have a tan, I’ll mix it with coconut oil—the same you use to cook with—and cover my entire body with it. I suppose some people may not like the greasiness, but it helps me hold on to the color. And by the time I leave the house, I feel as if it’s really sunk in.”

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She also posted two body-care products to her Instagram in December – the OSEA Undaria Algae Oil ($48), which she said she applies right out of the shower, and Kanebo Sensai bronzing gel ($34) to amp up one’s glow in the pasty winter months.

Hair

She admitted that she can’t do her own hair as well as her own makeup, and says she only lets her L.A. colorist touch her strands. And no one is allowed to touch her brows besides Anastasia Soare, founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills. So the products she uses daily on her own include a simple shampoo ($44) and conditioner ($46) by Oribe which she says smells “incredible.”

Supplements

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Even when she’s on the go, she makes sure that she packs with her Skinade’s ($150) travel-size flavored anti-aging collagen drink that can improve the appearance and feeling of your skin in as little as 30 days. A holy grail product in her beauty routine, she makes sure she doesn’t go a day without taking it. “My Skinade, which I make sure I take everyday. It comes in bottles that you can keep in the fridge, and it also comes in handy little travel packets.”

On the occasion of Cruz Beckham’s 18th birthday, David Beckham showcased his new gold Rolex watch

Sparking interest in the luxurious timepieces owned by the entire Beckham family.

From Victoria Beckham to their sons, each member has been spotted flaunting high-end wristwatches worth hundreds of millions or even billions of Vietnamese dong.

Starting with daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham, she was seen sporting a Cartier Panthère watch during a January vacation

With the combined value of her two watches estimated at over 588 million VND.

Nicola’s choice to wear two watches simultaneously left many puzzled, speculating on the symbolism behind her unique accessory coordination.

Cruz Beckham, the youngest son, celebrated his 18th birthday with a solid gold Rolex Submariner Date, valued at nearly 948 million VND.

This wasn’t his first luxurious timepiece, as he previously received a silver Submariner for his 16th birthday, valued at around 260 million VND.

Victoria Beckham, on the other hand, has been spotted donning a Patek Philippe Nautilus “Jumbo,” estimated at over 3.7 billion VND.

This rare and coveted timepiece, made of 18K rose gold, adds to the elegance of her collection.

Romeo Beckham, following in his brother’s footsteps, was seen wearing a Richard Mille RM010, priced at more than 4.6 billion VND.

This exquisite watch boasts an 18K white gold case and is sought after by collectors for its rarity.

Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son, shares his mother’s affinity for Patek Philippe, sporting the Nautilus 5711/1R, valued at over 8.3 billion VND.

This iconic timepiece, with its 18K rose gold case and chocolate brown dial, exudes luxury and sophistication.

Yet, it’s David Beckham who leads the pack with his Rolex Daytona Rainbow, valued at a staggering 23.7 billion VND.

This million-dollar masterpiece features 36 baguette-cut sapphires and 56 diamonds, creating a mesmerizing rainbow effect around the bezel.

Despite the hefty price tags, these watches represent more than just status symbols for the Beckham family.

They embody a legacy of style, sophistication, and success, reflecting their esteemed position in the world of fashion and entertainment.

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Max Verstappen heads into the 2024 season as a reigning three-time world champion and the most dominant driver in the sport. But according to David Coulthard, his success will lead to his fire burning out very soon. The Briton sees Verstappen being at the pinnacle of motorsport for another five years at the most.

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As reported by Total Motorsport, Coulthard states that Verstappen will stay in F1 as long as he wants to. On the other hand, he feels that the day he leaves is not very far away. “He’s got at least another good five years in him, some people go off the boil a bit earlier,” he said.

Coulthard brought fellow Briton and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton into the conversation. Hamilton is 39 currently, and is nowhere close to retiring, having signed a multi-year deal with Ferrari starting 2025. Verstappen’s career will be nowhere near as long as Hamilton’s, according to Coulthard.

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These comments are also in line with what Verstappen has often said about his stay in F1. The Dutchman isn’t a huge fan of the hectic schedule, or the commercialization of the sport. His current contract with Red Bull lasts till 2028, at a time when he will be 31 years old. To him, it is a good age to retire.

2028 is still a long time away, and until then, he could break several more records. In the pre-season testing last week, the 26-year-old showed that he is ready to pick up right where he left off in his dominant 2023 campaign. Red Bull looks like the strongest team, and if other teams don’t catch up, the title could be Verstappen’s once again.

Max Verstappen favorite to win titles and break records

In 2023, Red Bull won 21 races out of a possible 22 and Verstappen got 19 of those wins. This was historic, and a staggering achievements which other teams will hope to avoid a repeat of. Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren tried their best to reduce to deficit to Red Bull over the winter break, but it still may not be enough.

Verstappen remains the favorite to win the 2024 world title, but it will likely be a tad more difficult than it was previously. Ferrari showed good pace in pre-season testing, with both Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in form. Whether this transpires into a battle between the two outfits or not, is yet to be seen.

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When Red Bull fielded the RB20 in pre-season, fans couldn’t help but notice some stark differences from its predecessors. Many questioned their choice to scrap a title-winning design completely, in favor of making something brand new. Helmut Marko, however, feels that this approach was taken to help Max Verstappen win his fourth world title.

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Verstappen dominated F1 in 2022 and 2023, with many expecting the Red Bull driver to continue doing so. While that is still the outright prediction, other teams are reported to have closed the gap to them somewhat. This is what prompted the Milton-Keynes-based outfit to take a different approach.

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Marko said, as quoted by F1 Maximaal, “If we had only brought an evolution of last year’s car, there would have been a great risk that someone would discover something beyond normal development. That is why we have chosen the more radical path.”

Teams like McLaren and Ferrari already had major developments in the latter half of the 2023 season. In some races, they even gave the Red Bull drivers a run for their money. This could be a more regular feature from 2024 onwards, but Marko’s comments suggest that the team has things under control.

Max Verstappen won’t dominate like 2023

In 2023, Verstappen won 19 out of 22 races, in a season that was classified as ‘boring’ by many. If Marko’s words are taken into consideration, the same won’t happen this time around. Several teams in the paddock are reported to have made big strides, and Marko thinks the competition will be tighter.

One person Marko singled out was Charles Leclerc. Qualifying is a strength for the Monegasque driver, and in 2024, Marko feels that Ferrari will be equal to Red Bull in singe-lap pace. This could make life very difficult for Verstappen, who often finished close to a second quicker than others in 2023.

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If Leclerc and Co. do make the necessary jump, the title battle could turn out to be interesting after all. Ferrari, however, won’t be the only team to watch out for. McLaren is also on the periphery of establishing itself as a top team, and with the talented lineup of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, they have a bright future ahead.

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Max Verstappen picked up right where he left off last season, after grabbing the pole position ahead of the season opener in Bahrain. He finished two-tenths ahead of second-placed Charles Leclerc and apologized to race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase over the team radio for some reason. It confused fans, but Helmut Marko’s latest revelation gives some idea.

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In an interview with Sky Germany after the race, Marko spoke about a bet he made with Lambiase. The Red Bull advisor put his money on Verstappen finishing on pole whereas Lambiase went against it. Fortunately for Marko, he won but Verstappen managed to get 50% of the profits the 80-year-old made.

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Marko revealed that Verstappen would make a little more than $27 (€25), which means that the total money Marko got from Lambiase was roughly $55 (€50). This is likely what caused Verstappen to erupt into laughter after the session, and jokingly apologize to Lambiase.

Internally, however, no one at Red Bull will be upset. There was a lot of chatter about whether Red Bull could continue dominating the grid this year too. While it is too early to determine that, the early signs are good.

Max Verstappen to continue dominating?

Lambiase, Verstappen, and Marko will be delighted with the Dutchman’s performance in Bahrain. He starts on the pole, ahead of Charles Leclerc, and is the favorite to win the Grand Prix. But is this pole position an ominous sign for the rest of the grid?

The entire F1 grid looked to be extremely close in qualifying, and they were except for Verstappen. The defending champion was two-tenths ahead of Leclerc, whereas everyone finishing P2 or below was within a few hundredths of each other.

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Red Bull’s race pace in Sakhir on Saturday will give a much better idea as to where they stand. Because at the end of the day, race day is where the points lie.

The Austrian team was miles ahead in terms of race pace in 2023, and if they are in 2024 too, the rest of the grid could be in for a torrid time. While Verstappen starts the Bahrain GP from pole, his teammate Sergio Perez will start from P5.

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Jos Verstappen confirmed rumors of a rift with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner earlier this week. The father of reigning champion, Max Verstappen, openly called out Horner for “playing the victim” and felt that he was causing more problems. Hours after the scathing allegation, BBC has confirmed Daily Mail’s claim that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem asked Max to back the Red Bull boss.

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Red Bull’s independent investigation “dismissed the grievance” against Horner in the lead-up to the season opener in Bahrain. However, many have raised questions over the transparency of the investigation. The e-mail claiming to be leaked WhatsApp chats between the Red Bull boss and the complainant has further complicated the matter.

As the controversy hogged the headlines throughout the remaining race weekend, Jos claimed it was further damaging the team. The former F1 driver said, “The situation is not good for the team and is driving people apart.”

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Amid all this chatter, Horner has continued to deny the allegations leveled against him. He maintained his innocence during the investigation and now has the support of his wife Geri as well. The former Spice Girl walked down the paddock, hand in hand with her husband on Saturday. When quizzed on the leaked messages, Horner refused to comment on “anonymous, speculative messages from an unknown source”.

Rival teams demand transparency in Christian Horner controversy

The controversy took another turn when F1 journalists confirmed receiving an anonymous e-mail attached with a link to a Google Drive link with 79 files. The e-mail claimed the files were screenshots of WhatsApp chat and other evidence presented by the complainant to the independent investigator. Recipients included FIA-accredited journalists and high-ranking F1 and FIA officials.

Before that, rumors suggested a power tussle to be at play with Horner and Jos in the middle of it all. As most of the information came through leaks accessed by the Dutch media, many believed the power tussle theory to be true. However, Verstappen Sr. trashed such claims but maintained his demand for Horner’s ouster.

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The saga has roped in rival teams’ bosses as well, particularly Mercedes’ Toto Wolff and McLaren’s Zak Brown. Both team bosses have questioned the transparency of the investigations. They have also called for the FIA and F1 to take steps to uphold the sport’s reputation over matters of such grave concern. As claims emerge over the FIA president asking Max Verstappen to back Christian Horner, will Brown and Wolff up the ante?

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After playing second fiddle to Max Verstappen for two seasons, Sergio Perez arrived with a new ambition last year. In 2023, he wanted to fight with Verstappen for the title and started nicely, only to fall apart as the season progressed. Despite the difficulties he faced due to his title ambitions last season, Perez aims to challenge his teammate once again.

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The Mexican driver had a strong start to the 2024 season. He finished P2 behind Verstappen in Bahrain and looked formidable, not letting any driver get close to him during the race. On the F1: Chequered Flag podcast, Perez spoke about reigniting his title aspirations once again. “Yeah, that’s obviously the main target,” he said.

The RB20 seems to be the strongest car on the grid. So theoretically, Perez can mount up a championship charge, but he has to avoid a repeat of last season. The Guadalajara-born driver started well and was level on points four races into the season. However, mistakes kept piling up from round 5 onwards, and his performances kept getting worse.

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In fact, his performances (especially in qualifying) became so bad that rumors of him getting the sack became very strong. However, he received the backing from the Red Bull bosses. Helmut Marko, their team chief insists that all Perez has to do to keep his place is perform like he did in Bahrain.

However, if his aim of challenging for the title comes back to bite him once again, saving his seat could become a lot difficult.

Sergio Perez looking to save his Red Bull seat

Perez managed to hold on to P2 in the standings in 2023, which is what made Red Bull give him another chance. However, he is currently in the final year of his contract. With a plethora of talents, including Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda waiting on the sidelines, Perez needs to do something special to keep his seat.

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Perez knows that his seat is still under threat from the aforementioned drivers. Starting the season off on a strong note, Perez will be hoping for more of the same in the coming rounds, to put himself in a comfortable position.

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Lewis Hamilton’s heartbreaking loss to Max Verstappen at the 2021 season finale, will live long in the minds of F1 fans. Hamilton and his camp in particular cannot seem to forget, how the Briton’s moment of glory evaporated in front of their very eyes, in just one lap. Speaking to GQ Magazine almost three years since that incident, Hamilton admits he feels “robbed”.

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Hamilton came into the Abu Dhabi GP that evening knowing very well that all he had to do was finish ahead of Verstappen, and he would be an 8-time world champion. He was leading for the majority of the race, but Michael Masi (then race director) made a series of bizarre decisions in the closing stages following a safety car, that effectively handed Verstappen the lead on a silver platter.

A helpless and defeated Hamilton mustered the courage to get out of the car and shake his rival’s hand. But that doesn’t mean he has forgotten how a ‘beautiful moment’ was snatched away from him.

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“Was I robbed? Obviously. I mean, you know the story,” he said. But I think what was really beautiful in that moment, which I take away from it, was my dad was with me. And the day that it hurt the most, he was there, and the way he raised me was to always stand up, keep your head high.” 

Hamilton did his best to hide his emotions after the race. He was distraught, but still celebrated his P2 finish on the podium, alongside Verstappen. Almost four years have passed since that incident. Still, when Hamilton looks at a clip of what happened, he feels the pain.

Lewis Hamilton is at peace with 2021 loss, despite occasional pain

Hamilton would have loved to get his revenge and win his 8th world title the very next season. Unfortunately, the Abu Dhabi incident coincided with Mercedes’ downfall. The Brackley-based outfit became considerably weaker in 2022, and they haven’t picked up to date.

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Hamilton said to GQ Magazine that even though he feels the pain he suffered after losing in Abu Dhabi 2021, he is at peace with it overall. About not winning since then, the Stevenage-born driver realizes that his fanbase sticks to him not just because of his win, but because of him being an inspiration.

2024 will be Hamilton’s last season with Mercedes. In 2025, the 39-year-old will join Ferrari, fulfilling a personal dream. There, he will be hoping to end the Tifosi’s title dream by winning his eighth world championship.

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The idea that paddock insiders always live a glamorous life in the world of F1 has been taken for granted. But as three-time world champion Max Verstappen’s ex-trainer Bradley Scanes reveals, it’s not always about the glitz and glamor. Scanes, who is a human performance consultant by profession, explained how being Verstappen’s trainer also meant doing the ‘menial tasks’ to keep the Dutchman focused on his racing.

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As reported by F1Maximaal.nl, Scanes said, “He has everything in his house, so I had to provide an environment in which that was reflected. Then you’re talking about putting together training schedules and managing possible aches and injuries.”

That being said, looking after Verstappen meant more than just conditioning his body for the rigors of modern F1 racing. “I also fed him, carried his equipment. And did his laundry,” revealed the Briton.

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According to Scanes, taking these ‘menial’ tasks and worries away from Verstappen’s mind allowed the Dutchman to focus on racing. It was always more about letting Verstappen focus on what mattered the most.

Scanes joined Red Bull and Verstappen’s camp in 2020. After the conclusion to the 2023 season, where Verstappen bagged his third-consecutive world championship and broke several records, Scanes finally called quits on his time as the Red Bull driver’s trainer.

Why Bradley Scanes left Max Verstappen

Scanes, who left Verstappen and F1 in 2023 paid a heartfelt tribute to Verstappen last year. On his Instagram, Scanes wrote, “I’m going to miss you mate. We pushed, We had fun, We won. We accepted nothing less.”

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Now that he is away from the world of F1, Scanes lives a more measured and peaceful life. According to him, he does miss not being able to contribute and compete at the very pinnacle of competition. A more relaxed schedule is something he enjoys.

A graduate of the Loughborough University, Scanes is currently heading his own performance coaching brand – Elite Formula Physio & Training which he started back in 2022. With his latest endeavor, he wants to delve deeper into the human performance aspect with his firm catering to more than just athletes but also to “CEOs, and individuals from all walks of life” to reach their full potential.

After parting ways with Scanes, Verstappen was in hunt for a new performance coach, who would continue keeping him in top physical condition. He didn’t have to travel far for that. Carlos Sainz’s performance coach Rupert Manwaring left the Spaniard, and is now working with Verstappen.

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Ahead of the 2024 Japanese GP, a tsunami warning was issued in the country, owing to an earthquake in Taiwan. This put the entire race under jeopardy and talks of a sudden cancellation sprung up.

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Earlier on Wednesday, Taiwan was jolted by an earthquake that left life shaken in the Asian country. Originally registered on the Richter scale at a magnitude of 7.4, the earthquake was the strongest to hit the nation in the last 25 years. Jolts of the earthquake were also felt in Southern parts of Japan. Because of that, the Japanese government issued a Tsunami warning, leading to panic in the country. Those initial fears, however, have cooled down since.

After careful study, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) claimed that the earthquake was of a 7.4 magnitude. The Tsunami warning has now been called off. But, the Japanese residents have been asked to exercise immense caution amid chances of aftershocks.

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The Japanese GP often takes place amid heavy rainfall, and the expectations are the same for this year as well. In addition to a Tsunami scare, the weather forecast for the weekend all but promises rain and cool temperatures. FP1 and FP2 on April 5th should see temperatures ranging between 50°F to 59°F (10°C and 15°C) with a 40% chance of rainfall.

Meanwhile, the following day’s FP3 and Qualifying sessions should experience a minimum of 48°F (9°C )and a maximum of 62°F (17°C) temperature. Experts claim there is a 40% chance of rainfall on Saturday, too. The race day could have the hottest average temperature, ranging between 53°F and 60°F (12°C and 16°C). It also has the highest chance of rainfall at 60% probability.

An important race for F1 in Japan

Should the outing go ahead as planned, the 2024 Japanese GP has a lot riding on it. After an unfortunate DNF in Australia, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will be looking to return to winning ways. Verstappen, who won in Suzuka in 2022 and 2023, will be looking to make it a hattrick this week. Furthermore, the race will also give a more clear idea of the performances of Ferrari and Red Bull.

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Aside from that, Ferrari will also gain valuable insight into their performance. The team will be able to analyze their tire degradation in depth. Additionally, they can reflect on what they can achieve this season. In 2023, Ferrari arguably had the best one-lap pace of any team on the grid. However, tire degradation issues cost them race pace, allowing other teams to capitalize.

The Maranello-based team has put in a lot of extra work to ensure nothing holds them back in their effort to chase Red Bull down. Hence, the demanding track of Suzuka will give Ferrari a definitive idea of where they stand and where they need to go.