Japanese Grand Prix 2022

Max Verstappen seals second world title amid confusion after Suzuka win

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Max Verstappen clinched a second title in extraordinary circumstances after dominating a Japanese Grand Prix truncated by heavy rain.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, crossed the line second, was penalised for cutting the track

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There was confusion after the race as to whether Verstappen had done enough to tie up the championship,

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it was not immediately clear whether full points would be awarded for a race that ran just over half distance.

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But governing body the FIA said that reduced points only applied if a suspended race could not be resumed.

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Even Verstappen asked: "Are you sure?" when he was told he was champion

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