Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix to move within touching distance of a fifth Formula 1 world title as his main rival Sebastian Vettel ruined his hopes with an early crash at Suzuka. Hamilton is now 67 points clear of the Ferrari man and can realistically win the title next time out in Austin. A Hamilton victory, matched with Vettel failing to take to the podium, in the USA will move Hamilton level with Juan Manuel Fangio. Victory in Japan was never in doubt – Hamilton leading every single lap from Valtteri Bottas, with Max Verstappen taking the third podium spot – albeit the Dutchman's race was far more eventful than the Silver Arrows'. Verstappen survived contact -...
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