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"Max Verstappen, you are the 2022 Formula 1 World Champion!"
It was a wet and confusing coronation for the Red Bull driver at Suzuka, but one that was still very much deserved after another commanding performance in the rain-shortened event.
Check out our recap in pictures of the Japanese GP, round 18 of the 2022 F1 World Championship.