F1 teams admit they overlooked points “loophole” after Japanese GP confusion

The Japanese Grand Prix ended in confusion over whether or not Max Verstappen had done enough to win the world championship after the Suzuka race was only able to run just past half distance.

A number of teams had been under the impression that regulations that changed after last year’s farce at the Belgian Grand Prix to award fewer points for shorter races would come into play – leaving Verstappen one point short of securing the 2022 crown.

However, the FIA’s…