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    Max Verstappen has reigned supreme once again - taking the chequered flag in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

    Max Verstappen has reigned supreme once again - taking the chequered flag in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai


    The championship leader won by more than nine seconds over McLaren's Lando Norris and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez.

    Verstappen is thrilled with taking the top spot once again, despite overcoming two safety car interruptions, on Sky Sport.



    Verstappen has extended his lead in the driver's standings - he's now 25 points ahead of Perez.

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