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Marc Mayo

F1 LIVE! Verstappen wins world championship - Japanese Grand Prix updates and latest news after rain-hit race

F1 LIVE!

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. Keep on top of all the reaction from Japan with Standard Sport’s live blog below!

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