Japanese Grand Prix

Full results from qualifying at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, Round 18 of the 2022 F1 world championship.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, the 18th round of the 2022 F1 World Championship.

The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into.

Max Verstappen takes pole from Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The Red Bull driver is under investigation however for an incident with Lando Norris.

The Red Bull driver appeared to light up his rear tyres, causing his car to go sideways before collecting it without spinning. [Sebastian Vettel](/formula-1-drivers/sebastian-vettel) will start from ninth in his final qualifying around Suzuka. [Red Bull](/formula-1-teams/red-bull) driver was 0.010s quicker on his best lap, showing strong pace in the middle sector compared to Leclerc.

Max Verstappen hit out at Lando Norris as the Formula One champion-elect narrowly avoided a collision with the McLaren on his way to pole position for the ...

“So, Lando decided that he wants to jump the queue as they head up to that final chicane. He was warming the tyres up to start the lap. They go one-by-one through the chicane.

Formula One world champion-elect Max Verstappen survived being hauled in front of the stewards to start Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix on pole position after ...

“So, Lando decided that he wants to jump the queue as they head up to that final chicane. He was warming the tyres up to start the lap. They go one-by-one through the chicane. They were following each other around the lap until that point. “There is a gentleman’s agreement between the drivers that when you get to that part of the circuit that you hold position and you file through the last corner one by one,” he said. “We were on our outlap and we were all lining up to create a gap to everyone and then somehow he still wanted to get me into the chicane,” explained Verstappen.

Max Verstappen has kept pole position for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix after receiving a reprimand for the incident with Lando Norris in Q3 at Suzuka.

In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into. After seemingly being stuck in limbo at AlphaTauri - too good to let go, but not a realistic prospect for a Red Bull return - Pierre Gasly has finally shaken off the shackles to join Alpine.

Max Verstappen took pole for the Japanese Grand Prix with a superb lap of Suzuka. The Red Bull driver beat the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc into second with ...

Verstappen has yet to secure a win here but the pole comes on the back of a series of strong victories, including from 14th on the grid at Spa and seventh at Monza. The 27-year-old Dutchman is currently the Mercedes reserve driver and won the Formula E championship in 2021. “They both were on out-laps and there is a gentlemen’s agreement between the drivers that when you get to that part of the circuit that you hold position and you file through the last corner one by one,” the Red Bull team principal said. Before qualifying the Alpine team announced they had signed Pierre Gasly from AlphaTauri for 2023 to replace Fernando Alonso, who will be joining Aston Martin. However, when qualifying was over he was insistent Norris had been in the wrong. Michael Schumacher took it in 2002 with six to go, Nigel Mansell in 1992 with five, while Sebastian Vettel won with four remaining also at the Japanese GP in 2011. The Dutchman pushed hard on his final lap but lost a piece of bodywork from the rear of his car and could not improve, yet he had already done enough with his mighty first run. When asked if Verstappen had tried to block him he was unequivocal. “We were all lining up to create a gap to everyone and then somehow he still wanted to get me into the chicane,” he said. The Dutchman had swerved across the track on his out-lap on the short straight before the chicane during his first run in Q3. As Verstappen veered leftward, the British driver had to dive across the grass to avoid hitting him in what would have been a huge accident. Max Verstappen took pole for the Japanese Grand Prix with a superb lap of Suzuka.

Max Verstappen has avoided a penalty for the Japanese Grand Prix after an incident with Lando Norris in qualifying, with the stewards opting to issue a ...

[READ MORE: Verstappen enjoys ‘incredible’ run to pole at Suzuka as he explains near-miss with Norris](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-enjoys-incredible-run-to-pole-at-suzuka-as-he-explains-near-miss.7vWYJqkYYSOhW3qLn3joBX.html) [victory and fastest lap](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.points-permutations-what-verstappen-needs-to-do-to-win-his-second-drivers.2y2rFRR2d2o6LRHPijDzLP.html) ensuring that he claims the title ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez no matter where his rivals finish. “The driver of car 4 stated that this was simply an unfortunate incident, however it is the driver’s responsibility to at all times maintain control of their car. “Unfortunately, due to lack of tyre temperature on car 1, the driver temporarily lost control of the car causing it to ‘snap’ anti-clockwise. “The driver of car 1 (Verstappen) was aware of car 55 (Sainz) in front and car 4 (Norris) approaching from behind and decided to accelerate at precisely the same time as car 4 decided to overtake car 1,” read the stewards’ report. [READ MORE: Verstappen beats Leclerc and Sainz to pole position in ultra-close Japanese GP qualifying](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-beats-leclerc-and-sainz-to-pole-position-in-ultra-close-japanese.6HG2NmvCVZfVGq3WkiXze.html)

Max Verstappen is in the perfect position to clinch a second world title at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday by grabbing pole at Suzuka.

"I was really happy with the balance, just slow on the straight. It was Verstappen's first pole for three races and his fifth of the season. The Alpine was upgraded with a new floor in Singapore last weekend. Verstappen almost lost control of his car on the exit of the flat-out 130R while on a slow lap as Norris approached at high speed. "We've had a really draggy car all year. That weakness has truly been exposed here." "These cars really come alive in the first sector. It was an emotional session for Vettel, who is having his last race on a track he loves and where he has won four times, after his decision to retire at the end of the season. We are losing at least 0.6secs on the straights compared to the other guys but through the corners it was still a fun lap to drive." Mercedes suffered for the high drag levels of their car and Hamilton and Russell said they were losing in the region of 0.6-0.8secs on the straights to the front-runners "I lost a part of the [floor] duct in the second lap, which is why I couldn't improve, but the first lap was enough." According to a statement confirming the ruling, Norris accepted it had been an "unfortunate incident" but the stewards noted it was "the driver's responsibility to at all times maintain control of their car" and that all previous such incidents had resulted in a reprimand.

Max Verstappen has kept his pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix after the Lando Norris Q3 incident.

Formula 1 has returned to Japan for the first time since 2019, with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen on the verge of securing his second consecutive drivers' ...

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McLaren driver Lando Norris had to take evasive action in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Saturday to avoid a high-speed collision with ...

You can see they start one-by-one through there." They've been following each other all the way around the circuit until that point." Japanese Grand Prix He suggested that the world champion was attempting to block his path deliberately. How Verstappen can win World Championship at Japanese Grand Prix

His Ferrari team-mate, Carlos Sainz, will start third in Sunday's race. Sergio Perez, Esteban Ocon, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, George Russell, Sebastian ...

However he will keep his pole for Sunday as no grid or time penalty was given. Japanese Grand Prix How Verstappen can win World Championship at Japanese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into. After seemingly being stuck in limbo at AlphaTauri - too good to let go, but not a realistic prospect for a Red Bull return - Pierre Gasly has finally shaken off the shackles to join Alpine.

DRIVERS1 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing) 2 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari)3 – Carlos SAINZ (Ferrari)

The more I was pushing in the first sector, the more I was going slow in the last sector, losing a little bit the tyres. And it’s one of these trucks that gives you just a lot of pleasure to drive in that limit, and it’s the best thing in Q3. Obviously the forecast is predicting a little bit of rain here and there. MV: Yeah, it was just in the beginning, especially, because our car was very heavily overweight so then you know that once you got really down on fuel, it's just extra painful, I would say. It's a bit of a different thing, but Silverstone I guess is pretty similar on the quali lap. You found a lot of time in Q3, just how good was the car? But at the time, I think it was a good lap. Hopefully, yeah, towards the end of the season this half a tenth falls a bit more to my side and I can get a pole position. Q: Yeah, and of course, speaking to the other two guys, obviously, tomorrow's weather is looking a little bit suspect. MV: Yeah, it was, I think a pretty good lap at the time. It seems we will have a bit of rain somewhere in the race, so yeah, it should be a fun race. Tell us a little bit about the first and maybe the third sector?

The task is a simple one for Verstappen from there. Win the race with the fastest lap and he's world champion, come what may. But the driver starting alongside ...

If Verstappen wins then Perez’s finishing position is irrelevant, but second place for the championship leader will only be good enough if Perez is outside the top three and doesn’t set the fastest lap (and of course Leclerc fails to score the required points). As he was returning to the pits after his one and only flying lap in the final part of qualifying, Vettel said: "Thank you for the session, I really enjoyed it. The start is Leclerc’s best chance to try and get ahead of his main rival and he starts with the inside line for Turn 1 – but on the dirty side of the grid. However, if Verstappen wins and Leclerc slips to third then the championship will be wrapped up at Suzuka. But the driver starting alongside him on the front row is the one with the best chance of stopping that from happening this weekend. Arigatou gozaimasu Suzuka, I will miss this place.” [HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from qualifying at Suzuka as Verstappen pips Leclerc and Sainz to pole](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.highlights-watch-the-action-from-qualifying-at-suzuka-as-verstappen-pips.12lZugAbkUHzPeIt13Fqkl.html) The task is a simple one for Verstappen from there. It’s at that stage we also bring Sergio Perez into the equation, as he starts fourth on the grid behind Carlos Sainz. [leaving for Alpine at the end of the season,](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.analysis-how-and-why-alpine-signed-gasly-to-replace-alonso.4ena69JQa9bAylhTd7F5Lp.html) but Gasly will be on a mission to recover from 17th on the grid at Honda’s home race, as AlphaTauri carries the Japanese manufacturer’s branding here for this first time this year. Tsunoda was complaining of a similar problem to Gasly but managed to advance to Q2 and will start from 13th on his Japanese Grand Prix debut, and he’ll be desperate to impress in front of his home fans after we were unable to race at Suzuka for the last two seasons. [There was a poignant moment for Sebastian Vettel](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/video.i-will-miss-this-place-vettel-waves-goodbye-to-suzuka-in-last-japanese-gp-qualifying-session.1746109636740491706.html) ahead of what is set to be his last Grand Prix start at Suzuka, when he reached Q3 and then put together an impressive lap to match his best grid position of the season with ninth place.

Suzuka International Racing Course, Saturday 8 October. Hear from McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo, and Team Principal Andreas ...

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, increasing his chances of wrapping up the 2022 world title this weekend, ...

[recently announced as an Alpine driver](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-gasly-to-race-for-alpine-alongside-ocon-in-2023.2KAog8YGlyBOFO5SskzYXD.html) for the 2023 season – could not follow team mate Tsunoda through to Q2 after complaining of brake issues that led to a heavy lock-up at Turn 11 on his final effort. As Norris rounded 130R to begin a push lap, he encountered a slow-moving Verstappen just after the apex, with the Red Bull darting to the left under acceleration, before being pulled back to the right. A host of other improvements knocked Sainz and Leclerc down the order, but they made it through to Q3 in P6 and P9 respectively. Some say it will be dry, some say it will be raining at some point during the race. [FP3 pace-setter Verstappen](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.fp3-verstappen-leads-the-way-from-sainz-and-leclerc-in-dry-final-practice-at.76Ww9SxjqK1hjN8WO1WwKr.html) who continued to lead the way with a time of 1m 30.244s on softs – immediately smashing his benchmark from final practice. Vettel starred in ninth, with Norris 10th and the slowest Q3 runner after his compromised session. “It was pretty incredible to drive here again, especially in qualifying when you are on low fuel – these cars really come alive through the first sector. Ricciardo got knocked out as a result by 0.003s, with both Alfa Romeos, Tsunoda and Schumacher also eliminated. “It will be interesting first of all to see [what happens with] the weather [on race day]. McLaren team mates Ricciardo and Norris placed seventh and eighth respectively, as Zhou completed the top 10. As the sun withdrew again – and Verstappen, Sainz and Leclerc remained in the pits – Perez stormed to P1 with another run and a time of 1m 29.925s, putting him almost half a second clear up front. [the latter’s five-place grid penalty](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.latifi-hit-with-5-place-grid-penalty-for-japanese-gp-after-clash-with-zhou.31uKqEI0YoAR68lnyL980N.html) for clashing with Zhou in Singapore not resulting in a change to the order.

Max Verstappen has a great chance of sealing his second world championship at the Japanese GP after pipping Charles Leclerc for pole position - and keeping ...

"I saw he was coming quite quick and I wanted to stay ahead of him, and as soon as I accelerated I lost the rear by having cold tyres. 10) Lando Norris "But I was at the point of acceleration, I was on very cold tyres so I had a little moment and that's why he had to drive around me. 8) George Russell 7) Fernando Alonso 6) Lewis Hamilton 2) Charles Leclerc "I mean it was quite clear he tried to [block me]," Norris told Sky Sports F1. 1) Max Verstappen "But if you're just a bit more respectful, then everyone is anyway already lining up. Norris had to take swift avoiding action onto the grass. Before the lap that would eventually give him pole, the Dutchman was driving slowly along the fastest section of track, warming up his tyres.

THE ROAD TO POLERed Bull driver Max Verstappen was fastest In qualifying, with the top three drivers covered by just six-hundredths of a second, ...

The epic circuit was originally conceived as a test track: similar to Pirelli’s own test tracks in Italy and further afield that the Italian firm uses to refine its ultra high performance tyres over a wide range of conditions and surfaces. The fastest strategy on paper is a two-stopper using the soft and medium tyres: probably with the medium used once during the middle stint. The weather and track conditions on Sunday will ultimately decide the way to go. With FP3 being the first time that the teams had run the slick compounds, they concentrated on maximising their learning and collecting as much data as possible in a variety of configurations, including long runs. - Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was fastest In qualifying, with the top three drivers covered by just six-hundredths of a second, having used the P Zero Red soft tyre from start to finish. - The Pirelli Pole Position Award was given to Verstappen by Robert Reid, the current FIA Deputy President for Sport and 2001 World Rally Champion co-driver.

Lando Norris believes that Max Verstappen should face a penalty for blocking his path at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.

You can see they start one-by-one through there." They've been following each other all the way around the circuit until that point." Japanese Grand Prix He suggested that the world champion was attempting to block his path deliberately. How Verstappen can win World Championship at Japanese Grand Prix

After three years away, Formula 1 makes its belated return to the iconic Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. With the circuit potentially set to host ...

In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into. After seemingly being stuck in limbo at AlphaTauri - too good to let go, but not a realistic prospect for a Red Bull return - Pierre Gasly has finally shaken off the shackles to join Alpine.

SportsLine's model analyzed the starting grid for the Honda Japanese GP 2022 race at Suzuka Circuit and locked in its Formula One leaderboard projection.

In nine career Japanese Grand Prix starts, Perez has never finished better than seventh and the model predicts he misses the podium again on Sunday. So who wins the Japan Grand Prix 2022? Before analyzing the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix starting grid and making any Formula 1 picks, It nailed both of Leclerc's wins in 2022, and at the 2021 Mexican Grand Prix, the model was strongly backing Verstappen as its top pick. Perez is at 11-1 and is sandwiched between Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton (10-1) and George Russell (14-1) in the F1 Japan odds. The 2022 Formula 1 schedule continues on Sunday with the 2022 Honda Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday, Oct.

Defending champion reprimanded over incident with Lando Norris during final qualifying at Suzuka.

“So, Lando decided that he wants to jump the queue as they head up to that final chicane. He was warming the tyres up to start the lap. They go one-by-one through the chicane. “But if he had just a bit more respect for me ... They were following each other around the lap until that point. “We were on our out lap and we were all lining up to create a gap to everyone and then somehow he still wanted to get me into the chicane,” explained Verstappen.

Verstappen hit out at Lando Norris after they narrowly avoided a collision but it was the Dutchman who was later reprimanded for the incident. The Red Bull ...

“So, Lando decided that he wants to jump the queue as they head up to that final chicane. He was warming the tyres up to start the lap. They go one-by-one through the chicane. They were following each other around the lap until that point. “There is a gentleman’s agreement between the drivers that when you get to that part of the circuit that you hold position and you file through the last corner one by one,” he said. “We were on our out lap and we were all lining up to create a gap to everyone and then somehow he still wanted to get me into the chicane,” explained Verstappen.

Max Verstappen will keep pole for the Japanese Grand Prix after being reprimanded for an incident between himself and Lando Norris during qualifying.

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Lap-by-lap report: Max Verstappen is poised to seal the drivers' championship at the Suzuka Circuit. Join Daniel Gallan for live updates.

I’ve read reports that suggest interest in the sport has waned without a serious title contender, others pointing to the economics, with a few citing covid and the pitfalls of the pandemic as a major factor. But like he said, “To turn the ship in this industry is a little bit like an oil tanker.” He did however guarantee that they’ll be competitive next campaign. To do that, he’ll need to finish with eight points of the championship leader. Whatever happens to him I hope to see him back in the sport. He has been blisteringly quick this year, breezing past his rivals, eating up tracks around the world, laying down a marker as the dominant force in his sport. If their response continues to be shifting blame on Pierre Gasly, it’s a slap in the face to the memory of Bianchi. My guess is the rain won’t let off so intermediates seem to be the way to go. There was a red flag and if he was going too fast then of course he needs to account for himself, but with this visibility (or lack of, as I should say) there shouldn’t be anything on the track that isn’t a safety car or a Formula 1 car. Standing water on the track now so this might be a lengthy delay. “I think it’s preposterous given the conditions, that a recovery vehicle was on track when the FIA was about to abort the race anyway. But still, it’s not a good look when other vehicles are on the track and no doubt the Bianchi incident has playing in his mind. If we get to the end of lap 27, the winner will claim 13 down to 1 for ninth.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the race from pole position after beating Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc by just 0.010s in Saturday's qualifying.

The new plan will allow the series to pump up the volume In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into.

There were mixed fortunes on the grid as the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix got under way in wet conditions, rain having hit the track in the build-up to the ...

[second consecutive title](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.points-permutations-what-verstappen-needs-to-do-to-win-his-second-drivers.2y2rFRR2d2o6LRHPijDzLP.html) if things go his way today – to brilliantly fight his way back in front. There were mixed fortunes on the grid as the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix got under way in wet conditions, rain having hit the track in the build-up to the race. WATCH: Relive the race start as Albon and Sainz retire from the Japanese Grand Prix

FORMULA ONE is back at top speed with the racers battling it out at the Japanese Grand Prix.Max Verstappen surrendered the opportunity to clinch a sec.

Sainz is in the wall! Gasly is the first driver to pit for wet tyres after the damage suffered in the first few laps. With all the incidents and the rain picking up in just a lap of racing, the race has been red flagged. Russell is not happy with the decision to pit. Rivers are beginning to form on the track, and the race time clock is now being eaten into. With conditions looking poor on the weather front, Lando Norris has taken to Twitter to criticise the decision to resume as the race is now underway.

Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz led Formula One drivers' questioning of a decision to send a recovery vehicle out at the Japanese Grand Prix while cars were ...

It read: “The Safety Car had been deployed and the race neutralised. Stewards will review the matter after the race. Jenson Button said: “From an emotional point of view, there is no need to put something else on track that could cause a worse incident. “I still don’t know why we keep in these conditions risking having a tractor on track. Even behind the safety car,” he told Sky F1. You were going to red flag it anyway, so why risk it.”

Pierre Gasly was furious with the FIA after narrowly avoiding a collision with a recovery vehicle on the race track at the start of a wet Japanese Grand ...

Thankfully all the drivers are in one piece." "I think we got lucky. Car 10, which had collected damage and pitted behind the Safety Car, was then driving at high speed to catch up to the field. Red Bull boss Christian Horner said: "It is totally unacceptable. "This is unacceptable! What is this tractor on track?

Frenchman Pierre Gasly raged after driving at speed past a recovery vehicle sent out in heavy rain while the safety car was deployed at Sunday's Formula One ...

We lost a life in this situation years ago. "How’s this happened!? "This is unacceptable! Can’t believe this." killed myself," the AlphaTauri driver said over the team radio. "I could have ...

Philippe Bianchi lost his son to a crash with a recovery vehicle at the Japanese Grand Prix, and would have been watching in horror as Gasly came across one ...

[Alex Albon](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/alexander-albon) added: "There will be discussions at the next race [Austin] as to why that recovery vehicle was allowed on track." [Lando Norris](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/lando-norris) wrote on social media: "Wtf. [Carlos Sainz](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/carlos-sainz) told Sky Sports: ""I still don't know why in these conditions we keep risking having a tractor on-track, because it's just worthless. But that statement did not explain why the recovery vehicle had been allowed to enter the track before the red flags were waved. Car 10, which had collected damage and pitted behind the Safety Car, was then driving at high speed to catch up to the field. Bianchi, clearly furious about the incident which would have stirred up horrible memories of the tragedy that killed his son, took to social media to vent his frustration.

Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz have hit out after Pierre Gasly had a near miss with a recovery vehicle shortly after the start of the Formula 1 Japanese GP.

In a marathon Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Sergio Perez’s victory was only assured hours after the race due to a stewards investigation. A testing return to the Singapore Grand Prix in tricky conditions created plenty of hazards and mistakes for the Formula 1 drivers to fall into. After seemingly being stuck in limbo at AlphaTauri - too good to let go, but not a realistic prospect for a Red Bull return - Pierre Gasly has finally shaken off the shackles to join Alpine.

The Japanese Grand Prix - which could decide the 2022 Formula 1 world title - has been red-flagged after three laps due to wet conditions.

Verstappen needs to outscore Leclerc by eight points to seal the title today. Gasly then appeared to encounter a recovery vehicle on the racing line under safety car conditions on the lap after his pitstop, prompting an outraged radio message. Rain had eased slightly, but conditions in the paddock remained very poor.

Gasly was close to a recovery vehicle which entered the track too early after a red flag at Suzuka, sparking tragic memories of the crash that killed Jules ...

"There will be discussions at the next race [Austin] as to why that recovery vehicle was allowed on track," said the British-Thai racer. As conditions were deteriorating, the Red Flag was shown before Car 10 passed the location of the incident where it had been damaged the previous lap." Philippe Bianchi, the father of Jules, took to social media to vent his anger after seeing the close call. And fans were given a worrying reminded of that tragedy at the race on Sunday, which was red flagged after the first lap. It was at this very circuit eight years ago that his Marussia smashed into a recovery vehicle working at the side of the track, and he sadly died in July the following year, nine months after that crash. Fortunately, Gasly avoided making any contact with the recovery vehicle and made it back to the pits safely.

Verstappen headed Sergio Perez in a Red Bull one-two after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who crossed the line second, was penalised for cutting the track and ...

Leclerc dropped back from Verstappen and Perez began to reel in the Ferrari. when he was told he was champion, reflecting the historical precedent that reduced points are awarded in such circumstances. Leclerc held Perez off to the line, but was deemed to have gained an advantage by going off track and was demoted back behind. The race was marred by a controversy over officials deploying a recovery vehicle on to the track while cars were still running after a crash on the first lap. There was confusion after the race as to whether Verstappen had done enough to tie up the championship, because it was not immediately clear whether full points would be awarded for a race that ran just over half distance. Verstappen headed Sergio Perez in a Red Bull one-two after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who crossed the line second, was penalised for cutting the track and gaining an advantage on the last lap.

Pierre Gasly and other drivers have slammed the "unacceptable" use of a recovery truck on track at the Japanese GP after narrowly avoiding the vehicle at ...

I hope this is the last time ever I see a crane on track!" "How's this happened!?" He added on social media: "How can we make it clear that we never want to see a crane on track? "What is this tractor on track?" "Car 10, which had collected damage and pitted behind the Safety Car, was driving at high speed to catch up to the field. After a chaotic and crash-heavy start to the race in torrential rain at Suzuka, a recovery vehicle was sent onto the track to collect Carlos Sainz's Ferrari at Turn 12.

Formula 1 drivers and team principals condemn race officials for putting a recovery vehicle on track in wet conditions at the Japanese Grand Prix.

I hope this is the last time ever I see a crane on track!" Incredible." Gasly said over the team radio: "What is this tractor on track? Perez said on social media: "How can we make it clear that we never want to see a crane on track? We can keep it short: this must not happen, guys." "Wtf.

Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull and secured his second Formula One world championship.

These incidents precipitated a terrifying moment for Pierre Gasly who had pitted on the opening lap and was out of sync with the rest of the field, behind the safety car with a tractor was on track attempting to deal with Sainz’s wreckage. Verstappen was consistently almost a second lap faster and closed out with ease, a fitting finale for the now-double world champion. Verstappen, though, was in complete control, his lap times hugely impressive given the conditions, quickly putting a full 12 seconds on Leclerc who was harried to the flag by Pérez and ultimately made the mistake that was crucial. The race opened in the rain and Verstappen made a slow start but clung on bravely to Leclerc around the outside of turn one to hold the lead as he entered the esses. After this tragedy the FIA introduced a slew of rules intended to prevent such thing happening again, including one which prohibited the use of recovery vehicles unless the safety car or a virtual safety car was deployed. He has become only the third driver to have secured the championship with four or more races remaining – Michael Schumacher took it in 2002 with six to go and Nigel Mansell in 1992 with five, while Sebastian Vettel won with four remaining also at the Japanese GP in 2011.

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Max Verstappen sealed his second Formula 1 world championship amid huge confusion after winning a chaotic, rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix.

"Car 10, which had collected damage and pitted behind the Safety Car, was driving at high speed to catch up to the field. But for the Japanese GP there was a different interpretation of the rules, which state that the reduced points are only applied if a race is suspended "and cannot be resumed". "What is this tractor on track?" We don't want to see ever, a crane on the track." I'm so thankful to everyone who has been contributing to this success." [Japanese GP: Final race result](https://www.skysports.com/f1/grandprix/japan/results) [Verstappen crowned champion amid F1 confusion

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-impacted, red-flagged and shortened Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Sunday to be crowned Formula 1 world champion.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrated a 'crazy' victory at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka that gave him a second successive world championship.

“Max has been truly, truly dominant. "It's a pretty crazy feeling, of course, because I didn't expect it when I crossed the line. We thought we were one point short. "It's something I could never have imagined. After last year, fighting until the end, and then having such a good car again this year. Japanese Grand Prix

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There is no visibility, so the last thing you expect is to see a vehicle on track. "One thing leads to another and we had a crash with Carlos going off. "I don't think many conversations need to be had, especially from us drivers. I don't know who okayed it and who allowed it to happen. That needs to be improved. "I didn't see Carlos and I didn't see the tractor. It should never happen again, ever in any category." "I only saw it on television, but I was amazed when I saw that because in the car I didn't see anything. "If one driver decides to get a bit out of the racing line or has a small aquaplaning or has to change a switch on the steering wheel and gets a bit out of line and hits a tractor, it's over. "We have an intermediate tyre that is a lot faster than an extreme tyre, but the extreme tyre is the tyre for the condition, but it's so slow you are pressured to go onto the next tyre. I really don't understand how it's happened. "I passed two metres from that crane, and if I was two metres to the left I would have been dead."

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

We lost a life in this situation years ago. We risk our lives, especially in conditions like this. We wanna race. [October 9, 2022] How’s this happened!?