october 08, 2018 - Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport
Formula 1 - 2018 Japanese Grand Prix - Sunday
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport score a 1-2 victory in Suzuka
Lewis took his 71st career victory today – his 50th with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, ninth of the 2018 season and fourth at the #suzuka International #racing Circuit
Valtteri came in second to complete the second 1-2 for the team in a row – his first podium at the #japanesegrandprix and 30th podium finish in Formula One
Today’s result marks the fifth consecutive win in #suzuka for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and tenth win at the #japanesegrandprix for Mercedes-Benz Power
Lewis (331 points) leads the Drivers’ Championship by 67 points from Sebastian Vettel (264 points) with Valtteri (207 points) in P3 and with 100 points left to be scored in the season
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport (538 points) lead Ferrari (460 points) by 78 points in the Constructors’ Championship with 172 points remaining to be scored in the 2018 season
Matt Deane, Chief Mechanic, accepted the Constructors’ trophy on behalf of the team
Further information in the press release to download