Japanese Grand Prix driver ratings

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Nico Hulkenberg - 6th place, 8 points: 8.5/10

A lonely race for Hulkenberg but a very productive one after a great start. Hulkenberg rose from 13th to eighth place and was following the two Lotuses when an early first stop allowed him to get the undercut and gain track position. From there his tyre management and pace were both excellent, ultimately resulting in the Force India driver securing a comfortable top six finish after a run of tricky weekends.