Max Verstappen is out to clinch another Formula One world title as the F1 roadshow rolls into Suzuka for today’s Japanese Grand Prix.
If the Dutchman - who is on pole - wins Sunday’s race and in doing so seals a bonus point for the fastest lap, he will be crowned champion for the second successive season irrespective of the finishing positions of closest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, who triumphed against the odds in a chaotic race in Singapore last weekend.
There are plenty of other ways Verstappen can secure the 2022 championship as racing returns to the Suzuka Circuit for the first time since 2019.
He will certainly be hoping for a swift improvement on Marina Bay, after only crossing the finish line in seventh after a poor performance by his high standards having being left furious by a fuel miscalculation from the team in qualifying.
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How can I watch the Japanese Grand Prix?
TV channel: The race will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK. Coverage of Grand Prix Sunday starts at 4:30am BST, with race coverage from 5:55am. The official start time is 6am.
The race is repeated from 9:30am on both channels, with free highlights available to watch on Channel 4 at 12:30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also stream the race action live online via the SkyGo app.
