In Formula 1, crossing the finish line first doesn’t always guarantee a place in the history books. There’s a particular sting that comes when a driver celebrates a hard-fought win—only to have it stripped away in the stewards’ room.

Round 3 of the 2025 season takes us to the Japanese Grand Prix. All eyes are on home-race hero Yuki Tsunoda, who makes his Red Bull debut. As McLaren leads the way with back-to-back victories, the chasing pack is determined to close the gap.

Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. It's the third round of the 2025 F1 season.