Verstappen wins Japanese GP amid rule chaos, Ferrari outraged
Verstappen crowned world champion after controversial penalty
Max Verstappen has been crowned Formula One world champion after winning a chaotic Japanese Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver took the chequered flag ahead of teammate Sergio Perez, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third.
The race was marred by controversy, with a safety car period late in the race leading to a bizarre rule interpretation that allowed Verstappen to close up to Leclerc and eventually pass him for the lead.
The decision to allow Verstappen to un-lap himself has been met with outrage from Ferrari, who have vowed to appeal the result. The team believes that the safety car should have stayed out for another lap, which would have given Leclerc a chance to build a bigger lead.
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