Japanese grand prix
Japanese Grand Prix cancelled for second year over virus
Japan is currently battling record coronavirus infections, with Tokyo and other regions under a state of emergency.
Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that areas from the west to the northeast of the country would experience 'brutal winds and violent seas'.
The threat of extreme weather ahead of Typhoon Hagibis has led to the cancellation of two weekend games at the Rugby World Cup.
Charlie Whiting told reporters that the location for a street circuit had been identified, some 12km from the city centre, even if building work had yet to start.
The victory was the 71st of his career, leaving him only 20 behind the record of seven times world champion Michael Schumacher.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, whose hopes of pipping Hamilton to a fifth world title are quickly evaporating following the Briton's run of five victories in the last six races, refused to hit the panic button.
Even victory at Suzuka may be a case of “too little, too late” for the Ferrari driver, with Lewis Hamilton sitting 50 points clear and just five races remaining.
The opening day of track action at the Suzuka Circuit got underway beneath overcast skies with specks of rain turning into heavy drizzle.
The gearbox scare followed a bizarre incident after last Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix when his car was hit from behind by Canadian Lance Stroll’s Williams.
The double world champion seized the lead from pole-sitter Rosberg at the start and never looked back.
Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat crashed heavily and brought qualifying to an early close.
The F1 driver said very little amid talk he may end his career at the end of the season.
Marc Marquez has retained his MotoGP title with a 2nd place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won a wet and sombre Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
This despite Red Bull announcing that four times world champion Sebastian Vettel was leaving.
Sebastian Vettel will look to break a record that has stood for 60 years.
Dominant double world champion Sebastian Vettel has taken pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix.
McLaren limbered up for the Japanese Grand Prix with Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton on top.
Lewis Hamilton does not believe he is taking a gamble by leaving McLaren for Mercedes next season.