Breaking Verstappen retains F1 world title after win at incident-packed Japanese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen was crowned Formula One world champion in confusing circumstances after he won a rain-affected Japanese Grand Prix.

There were only 28 laps completed in Suzuka but full points were awarded as the race was resumed after a red flag had caused a delay of over two hours.

Verstappen took the chequered flag following a fine display after the restart and was crowned champion as Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez was promoted to second after the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc has penalised for gaining an advantage having run off the track at the final corner.

It means a 113-point lead for Verstappen over Leclerc with only 112 points on offer from the final four races.

"It's a crazy feeling because I didn't expect it when I crossed the line," said Verstappen of his second successive crown.