On the Japanese motorcycle supplier’s home circuit, Max Verstappen hopes to crown himself world champion for the second time. The task is as simple as it is complicated: to get 8 points more than Charles Leclerc and 6 more than Sergio Pérez. Winning from pole position with the fastest lap would be enough at Suzuka anyway. You won’t miss a moment in this live blog from start (7:00 AM) to finish!
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LIVE Formula 1 | Rain in Japan: Max Verstappen has prolongation world title from pole in his own hands
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