Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole with a controlled and untroubled run at the front of the field. Vettel knew he had to win here but after qualifying badly the odds were already against him. Now it is a matter of just when Hamilton closes it out and equals Juan Manuel Fangio’s five F1 titles. For Hamilton and Bottas enjoyed an almost serene run from the front row to the flag, although Bottas was pressured by Verstappen at the death. Hamilton however has simply gone from strength to strength and once again in Japan demonstrated why the championship is now in his hands.

Source: The Irish Times October 07, 2018 09:11 UTC