Internet reactions: Congratulations to Verstappen, frustration towards FIA

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12:03, 09 Oct 2022

Although the Japanese Grand Prix lasted only 28 laps instead of the planned 53, there was again plenty to talk about. A crane on the circuit, hours of no car on the track and, of course, Max Verstappen's second world title. Here's how the internet reacted to it!

Verstappen wins second world title

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MAX VERSTAPPEN TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION!!! #2TheMax #F1

8:29 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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BWT Alpine Formula One Team

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Congratulations @Max33Verstappen and welcome to the ✌️ 2x World Champions club. #JapaneseGP @alo_oficial

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9:12 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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CHAMPIONNNN OF THE WORLD!! 👑👑

8:57 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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With the FIA rules as they are... We could have a delay of 2h55 after the 'race clock' starts... A 5 minute sprint... And full points awarded 🤔

8:55 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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2021: Perez holds Hamilton up in Abu Dhabi to give Verstappen a chance of winning the title. 2022: Perez forces Leclerc into the mistake that seals Verstappen's second title. The perfect wingman 💙

8:52 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Welcome to the back-to-back world champion club, Max 😉 #2TheMax

8:48 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Super, SUPER Max 👑🦁

8:46 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Replying to @redbullracing

Congratulations Max 👏👏

8:40 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Wtf is he the champ or not?😂 Anyways congratulations he deserves it, today’s drive was outstanding once again 🏆 🏆

8:37 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Race result #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵🏁 Max P1! 👑, Checo P2 🏆, LEC, OCO, HAM, VET, ALO, RUS, LAT, NOR. #F1

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8:35 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

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Congratulations @Max33Verstappen on your second Drivers’ World Championship. 👏

9:42 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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FIA get grilled over tractor

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How can we make it clear that we never want to see a crane on track? We lost Jules because of that mistake. What happened today is totally unacceptable!!!!! I hope this is the last time ever I see a crane on track!

6:52 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Wtf. How’s this happened!? We lost a life in this situation years ago. We risk our lives, especially in conditions like this. We wanna race. But this… Unacceptable.

6:25 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Unacceptable to see that…

5:46 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Jules Bianchi’s father has had his say on Instagram 👇 #BBCF1 #F1 #JapaneseGP

6:25 AM · Oct 9, 2022

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Internet reactions: Congratulations to Verstappen, frustration towards FIA

Verstappen wins second world title

FIA get grilled over tractor

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Breaking: Stewards punish Gasly heavily for speeding issue with tractor

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F1 Today | Alonso at the heart of driver market as Verstappen's title bid unravels

Verstappen urged to remain at Red Bull despite key departures: 'You’re in the right place'

Coulthard compares Russell's title hopes to an impossible 'Rocky' comeback

'There's no chance Verstappen is going to be in a championship fight this year'

McLaren confirm more upgrades are on the way after Hungarian GP breakthrough

Kimi Antonelli could change Monza forever, says Formula 1 CEO

Ducati's treatment of Pecco Bagnaia questioned by Casey Stoner

Lando Norris sends stark warning to Formula 1 title rivals

F1 Today | Alonso at the heart of driver market as Verstappen's title bid unravels

Verstappen urged to remain at Red Bull despite key departures: 'You’re in the right place'

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