Checo

As he battles against Sainz and Leclerc for second place in the championship, Checo never loses sight of pursuing the title. We follow the complete activities from the weekend, where the blistering heat pushes drivers to their limits. The race takes a surprising turn for Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen as victory slips away; it will be an epic finish in Formula One, and Checo has as best a shot as anyone to come out on top.

Checo is among the fan favorites in Japan, although things have never gone his way on this circuit. It’s an especially significant weekend for Checo: his Honda motor RB18 flies on its home turf and he is increasingly more connected with his car. A 1-2 finish would practically ensure a win for Red Bull constructors. But in what order? Checo is considered a patient strategist who relies on his instincts when it's time to make his move.

On a circuit that he made podium the previous year and one week prior to the Mexican Grand Prix, Checo must make his mark in the United States, home to his second biggest fan base outside of Mexico. With his teammate virtually holding the world championship, Checo feels that his time has come — he prepares physically and mentally to return “home.”

With the support of his country, a motor at its best moment, and a circuit he’s always dreamed of, Checo knows that the long-sought home victory is closer than ever. Red Bull has made it clear that it would do everything possible for Checo to stand atop the podium at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, but teammate Max Verstappen isn’t known for passing up an opportunity to take the checkered flag.