Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain throws his trophy aloft as he celebrates after winning the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka, Japan, on Sunday. Second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands (left) was second, and his teammate Daniel Ricciardo of Australia (right) was third. (AP Photo)SUZUKA, Japan: Championship leader Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, taking a major step toward winning his third Formula One title. The Mercedes driver crossed the finish line 1.2 seconds ahead of Malaysia GP winner Max Verstappen to claim his eighth F1 victory of the season and third at the Suzuka circuit. With Vettel gone, it quickly became a showdown between Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Source: Bangkok Post October 08, 2017 07:07 UTC