Photo: ReutersNico Rosberg is refusing to get carried away by thoughts of celebrating a maiden Formula One title triumph at the end of the season, despite getting one hand on the championship crown with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix. "I don't feel relief," said Rosberg, only the fifth driver to win nine races in a season. Never has a driver who has won eight or more races in a season gone on to lose the title. Rosberg also currently appears to have the psychological edge over Hamilton, who cut a distracted and withdrawn figure in Suzuka. Hamilton has not won since the German Grand Prix at the end of July while Rosberg has won four of the five races since.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 10, 2016 19:30 UTC