06:39
Two laps need to be completed by the leader for some points to be awarded. Zero have been completed without a Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car.
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18.
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F1 2022 Japanese Grand Prix - Full Race results from Round 18
09 Oct 2022
06:38
It will be a rolling start behind the Safety Car.
06:36
What's going on?
F1 Japanese GP red-flagged after chaotic start amid worsening rain
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18 leads at the start of the race…
06:35
The race will resume in 15 minutes.
06:29
The Japanese fans
Circuit atmosphere - fans in the grandstand. Formula 1 World Championship,…
06:27
If you're wondering why he's pissed, this is why.
— CYMotorsport (@CYMotorsport) October 9, 2022
Absolutely unbelievable. Keep in mind the visibility range. & that's the racing line. pic.twitter.com/xiDO8J8Sl4
06:24
Gasly was unhappy because there was a tractor on track: "God! What the?! What is this tractor?! What is this tractor on track? I passed next to it, like... This is unacceptable! What has happened? Can't believe this!"
06:21
Word from the FIA
"Red Flag due to worsening weather conditions and recovery operations required on track. Restart time will be confirmed by Race Control."
06:20
No news from the FIA just yet so get a coffee while you can.
06:15
Sky Germany are reporting that the delay will be for at least 20 minutes.
06:14
Gasly not happy
"I could have f**king killed myself."
06:11
Otmar Szafnauer says the rain should get lighter in about 10 minutes.
06:10
Pete Bonnington: "Do you think it needs to be red-flagged?
Lewis Hamilton: "Honestly, with these tyres, yeah."
06:08
Red flag - the race has been halted with the rain getting worse.
06:08
The order under the Safety Car: Verstappen, Leclerc, Perez, Ocon, Hamilton, Alonso, Russell, Ricciardo, Tsunoda, Schumacher, Stroll, Magnussen, Norris, Bottas, Latifi, Vettel, Zhou, Gasly.
OUT: Sainz, Albon.
06:07
Replays show Alonso having contact with Vettel, forcing the German to spin.
06:05
Albon is also out of the race.
06:05
Sainz has crashed! Safety Car deployed.
06:05
Verstappen keeps the lead into Turn 1 ahead of Leclerc. Perez is ahead of Sainz.
06:03
The 2022 Japanese Grand Prix is now underway!
06:03
Here we go!
06:02
A very quick formation lap from Verstappen to get used to the conditions.
It's going to be a hectic day...
06:01
That's a lot of spray.
06:00
Looks like it will be a standing start.
The formation lap is now underway at Suzuka.
05:58
Everyone starts on the intermediates.