It was inevitable that Verstappen would strike back after his loss in Singapore. One emphatic way of doing that would be to win the Constructors Title for Red Bull in Suzuka.
In a gripping Davis Cup showdown, Monaco's hopes were dashed as they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Ecuador, under the blazing sun at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. Guillaume Couillard's valiant squad fell short in their quest to advance to the World Group I play-offs.