SUZUKA, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 24: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course. Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Oracle Red Bull Racing wrap up quickest constructors’ title in Formula One history

Max Verstappen’s 13th victory of the 2023 season at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday saw his Oracle Red Bull Racing team secure the quickest ever constructors’ title in Formula One history as the Dutchman hailed “a rocket ship of a car”.

The two-time drivers’ world champion started on pole position at Suzuka, survived a dramatic first lap with the two McLarens attempting to pass and pulled away – despite Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car periods – to help make history for the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

After he crossed the finish line, CEO and Team Principal Christian Horner said over the radio, “You were 19.4s ahead of the rest of the field and that wins our sixth constructors’ championship.”

The 25-year-old responded, “What an unbelievable championship we are having. You can all be very proud back at the factory and here at the track. You’ve given me a rocket ship of a car.”

Mexican teammate Sergio Pérez’s race ended on lap 15, however his 223 points so far this season helped the team add to their previous constructors’ titles in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2022.

Scuderia AlphaTauri duo Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda could not push on from their starting positions of 11th and ninth with the Japanese home driver slipping back down to 12th by the end with the Kiwi staying 11th.