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after the Suzuka race was only able to run just past half distance.
However, the FIA's strict interpretation of the wording of the regulations meant that, with the race running to its maximum time limit rather than being stopped, full points were handed out.was given a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage while running off track, dropping to third, Verstappen was crowed champion.
Asked if he was surprised at full points being given out by the FIA in Japan, he said:"Yes. Because I have to say I was instrumental with quite a few others in writing that regulation and we know what it's meant to do. But clearly how they've applied it, is clearly what it says."
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