2022 Japanese Grand Prix

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The 2022 Japanese Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix 2022) was a Formula One motor race held on 9 October 2022 at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Japan. Max Verstappen won the race finishing first, in front of Sergio Pérez and Charles Leclerc. Despite only 28 of the scheduled 53 laps being completed, full points were awarded due to a loophole in the regulations regarding how points should be allocated, with the rules stating that reduced points should only be awarded in shortened races that end under red flag conditions. The race distance of 53 laps is capped at two hours of racing time or three hours from the start of the race. Because of the red flag delays, when the three hour clock continues to run, the race officially ended under green flag conditions at three hours, similar to sports car races that are capped by time limit, with the wording of sporting regulations declaring the race fully completed by going the entire length...

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