How flying Dutchman Max Verstappen raced to his second F1 world championship
Max Verstappen has secured his second Formula One world championship after winning Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen retains F1 world title after Japan GP win
Formula One world championship amid scenes of confusion on Sunday after Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc collected a five-second post-race penalty at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutch driver won the race at Suzuka, with Leclerc demoted from second to third behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez for cutting the final chicane while defending from the Mexican on the last lap.
Japanese GP: Max Verstappen goes fastest in FP3
Max Verstappen was fastest in the final practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, in much-improved weather conditions.
Japanese Grand Prix: George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes one-two in second practice in Suzuka
George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes one-two in a wet second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix. The high-speed Suzuka circuit and the harder tyre compounds were expected to play into Mercedes’ hands, although the conditions are likely to not be representative for the predicted dry weather for qualifying on Saturday. Ad Hamilton is looking for his first victory in 2022 to maintain his streak of winning a race in every season he’s competed in since making his Formula 1 debut in 2007.
Japanese GP: George Russell quickest in FP2
George Russell topped the timesheets in FP2 at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in P2.
What you should know as Formula 1 returns to Japan - the Land of the rising Sun
The Japanese Grand Prix makes its return to the Formula 1 calendar after Covid-19 prevented its running in 2020 and 2021. The race, a favourite among many drivers, will be staged again at its spiritual home, the Suzuka Circuit.
Formula One statistics for the Japanese Grand Prix
Formula One statistics for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka (round 18 of the 22-race championship):
FIA delays probe into alleged F1 budget cap violations
PARIS (AP) — Formula One's governing body has delayed publishing the findings of an investigation into whether teams broke the budget cap last season, saying its verdict will come next week.