LIVE Formula 1 | Rain in Japan: Max Verstappen has prolongation world title from pole in his own hands

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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