Verstappen was imperious around the high-speed corner circuit at Suzuka.

Confusion reigned as to whether full points would be awarded in a race where the time limit would expire before the lap count.

Jules Bianchi died from injuries suffered after crashing into a similar vehicle at Suzuka eight years ago

The Red Bull star opened his campaign with a DNF in Bahrain but claimed the crown in Japan amid confusing circumstances

The 33-year-old Australian has been heavily linked with a role as reserve driver at Mercedes

The champion elect was unhappy about the driving of Lando Norris