This weekend's first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019 represents Max Verstappen's second chance to become a double World Champion and retain his 2021 crown; however, he's been preparing for the weekend in an unexpected way. Verstappen failed to win the title at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, after an issue by his team in qualifying ultimately ended any hopes he had to battle for victory. The Dutchman was forced to start from P8 at the Marina Bay Circuit last Sunday, after having to abort his final Q3 lap due to his team failing to put enough fuel into his RB18. Had he denied the team's order to abort his lap and pit, then the championship leader would've been unable to provide a...
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