'I didn't expect it,' says Max Verstappen after penalty hands him F1 championship
Max Verstappen was declared Formula 1 world champion on Sunday after winning a dramatic rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix.
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'I could have killed myself' - Pierre Gasly and Formula 1 stars fume after tractor allowed on track
A host of F1 stars have slammed the FIA for allowing a tractor on track at the Japanese Grand Prix, prompting a near-miss with Pierre Gasly. Sunday's race started in extremely wet conditions and Carlos Sainz quickly spun out. Ad A tractor was on the track shortly after as Sainz’s Ferrari needed to be removed from the circuit, with double yellow flags soon upgraded to a red flag.
Max Verstappen takes pole by 0.010sec, but incident with Lando Norris hangs over it
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took another step towards securing his second consecutive Formula 1 title by claiming pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Japanese Grand Prix: 'It was quite clear' Max Verstappen tried to block me says Lando Norris about incident
Lando Norris believes that Max Verstappen should face a penalty for blocking his path at the Japanese Grand Prix. The pair almost collided at Suzuka in qualifying on Saturday when Verstappen swerved to his left suddenly as Norris was approaching at speed going into the final chicane.
F1 budget cap: Christian Horner suggests row has ‘designed to be a bit of a distraction’ ahead of Max Verstappen title
Christian Horner has suggested Formula 1’s budget cap row has been “designed to be a bit of a distraction” for Max Verstappen’s expected second title. Last week, reports claimed two teams went over the limit of the $145 million budget cap with Red Bull and Aston Marin allegedly breaking the rules. Ad Lewis Hamilton says the outcome of last year’s championship would have been different if Mercedes spent “300,000 more” on car developments.
Motor racing-Hamilton calls for severe punishment for cost cap violators
SUZUKA, Japan : Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday called for any teams violating Formula One's spending rules to face serious sanctions amid speculation some had exceeded a cost cap last season.
Lewis Hamilton calls for strict punishment on teams breaching F1 spending rules
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has called for strict punishments to be imposed on any teams violating Formula One's spending rules as speculation surfaces claiming some had exceeded a cost cap last season.
5 big questions that need answers at the Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1 is back at Suzuka for the first time in three years with the Japanese Grand Prix being held this weekend.