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Max Verstappen becomes 2022 F1 world champion after winning Japanese GP, see pictures from his majestic victory

Last updated on - Oct 10, 2022, 13:03 IST

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen retains F1 world championship title after Japan GP victory.
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Max Verstappen becomes 2022 F1 world champion after winning Japanese GP, see pictures from his majestic victory

It had been a chaotic race, stalled by rain and then restarted before the victory was announced. Max Verstappen won the restarted race amid persistant rain at the Suzuka circuit in Japan, with Charles Leclerc initially looking set to finish second. But the Ferrari driver was penalised for cutting the chicane on the final lap as he defended from the other Red Bull racing driver Sergio Perez. The dramatic points swing gave Verstappen an undefeated lead over Leclerc and Perez, confirming him as the champion of Japanese Grand Prix. The victory is his second consecutive world championship. He was informed he had retained his title midway through the post-race TV interview and even the driver himself was not sure if he had sealed the deal. "We’ve been absolutely on it, the whole year. A season where we had a difficult start but kept it cool, bounced back and never let go. Thank you so much to the entire team, everybody worked tirelessly to get here and this is the ultimate reward 🏆👏 @redbullracing @schecoperez let’s keep pushing for many more highs 💪 To win it here in Japan makes it extra special, thank you for everything @honda. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do 🙌 A big thank you goes out to my family, loved ones and management, they support me whatever happens. I can not do this without you ❤️ To all fans, many many thanks for your incredible support, wherever we go, you are there! Absolutely amazing," Verstappen wrote in the caption as he shared pictures from the winning moment.

 
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