Verstappen Wins in Japan to Become 2022 World Champion

After a spectacular late penalty for Charles Leclerc rendered the championship unassailable, Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix and the 2022 world championship with it

- Report: Kurt Morris

AT SUZUKA, JAPAN, A race that had to be restarted due to heavy downpour was won by Verstappen, with Leclerc initially appearing to be in second place. However, the Ferrari driver was fined for skipping the chicane on the last lap while defending against Sergio Perez's other Red Bull.

Verstappen will be crowned champion after the season's final four races, including the United States Grand Prix, thanks to the massive points swing that has given him an unstoppable advantage over Perez and Leclerc.