Max Verstappen was declared Formula One world champion Sunday after winning a dramatic rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull's Verstappen crossed the line first and he was then awarded the title when second-place finisher Charles Leclerc was given a five-second penalty, dropping him to third.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen retains Formula One world title after dramatic win at Japan Grand Prix

The Formula One on Friday confirmed that the 2020 Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japanese Grands Prix have been cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to cancel the races was taken due to different challenges the organisers are facing.

Formula One: Singapore, Japan, Azerbaijan Grands Prix cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen retains Formula One world title after dramatic win at Japan Grand Prix

Formula One: Singapore, Japan, Azerbaijan Grands Prix cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic