Max Verstappen has admitted that only a "perfect weekend" will see him make sure of the Formula 1 drivers' title this weekend.
The Japanese Grand Prix offers the Dutchman a second chance to mathematically confirm a successful title defence. Last weekend's race in Singapore was his first opportunity, but a qualifying error from Red Bull and a tricky race in treacherous conditions meant that the champagne was left on ice.
Verstappen is still all-but confirmed to have won back-to-back titles, though. He will make sure of it this weekend at Suzuka if he wins the race and takes the extra point for fastest lap – anything less and he will be reliant upon the results of his closest rivals Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez.
