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Red Bull's Max Verstappen retains Formula One world title after Japan GP win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won his second Formula One world championship amid scenes of confusion on Sunday after closest rival Charles Leclerc was handed a five-second post-race penalty.

Updated on: Oct 09, 2022 02:17 PM IST
Reuters | New Delhi
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen won his second Formula One world championship amid scenes of confusion on Sunday after closest rival Charles Leclerc was handed a five-second post-race penalty.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates his win during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit (AP)
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates his win during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit (AP)

The Dutch driver won the race at Suzuka, with Ferrari's Leclerc demoted from second to third behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez.

The governing FIA said full points had been awarded for the rain-hit and shortened race.

 
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