The Dutchman sealed his second world championship despite confusion at the chequered flag due to uncertainty over whether full or partial points would be awarded for the race.
Max Verstappen sealed his second Formula 1 world championship after winning a chaotic, rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix.
There was huge confusion at the chequered flag amid uncertainty over whether full or partial points would be awarded for a race in which only 29 of the 53 scheduled laps were completed. With between 50% and 75% of the laps completed, most of the F1 paddock believed Verstappen would only be awarded 19 points for his victory.
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". Verstappen was clearly confused by the situation as celebrations began and were then paused, but it was eventually confirmed that full points had been awarded, sealing the 25-year-old's triumph with four races of the season remaining."Looking back, what a year we've had so far. It's been incredible. 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.
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