Japanese Grand Prix: How can Max Verstappen win the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship in Suzuka

It’s a matter of when rather than if Max Verstappen will win the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship as the Dutchman is on the verge to make it back-to-back titles at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. He had his first opportunity to wrap up the championship at the Singapore Grand Prix, but he had a disappointing race after misjudging an overtake on Lando Norris which saw him drop to the back before he recovered to seventh place. Ad Only Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez can stop Verstappen from winning the title, as they trail him by 104 and 106 points respectively with a possible 138 points left from the five remaining events.

Japanese Grand PrixMercedes practice pace ‘not representative’ of actual speed in Suzuka says Russell3 HOURS AGO If Verstappen leaves Suzuka with a lead of 112 points or more, he will be crowned the champion. “It would be very nice if it happens here,” said Verstappen. “But if it doesn’t happen here, I will be more in favour [to win the title] at the next race.

“It doesn’t really change anything. You just want to have a good weekend and try to maximise everything you can. “I need a perfect weekend to clinch the title here [in Japan], but to be honest, I’m not really thinking about it too much.