Max Verstappen crowned F1 world champion amid confusion after victory in Japan

It was a hectic race with only 28 laps completed.

TO THE MAX: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is still the world champion (Eugene Hoshiko/AP)

Max Verstappen was crowned Formula One world champion in confusing circumstances as he won a rain-affected Japanese Grand Prix.

There were only 28 laps completed in Suzuka but full points were awarded as the race was resumed after a red flag had caused a delay of over two hours.