Japan analysis – played to perfection

On the day the 2011 drivers’ title was decided, it was fitting that Sunday’s Suzuka podium featured three world champions, all of whom had driven superb races to take the chequered flag separated by just two seconds.

Jenson Button’s victory was a well-earned one, but inevitably it was Sebastian Vettel everyone wanted to talk to after his carefully-judged third place finally put his lead atop the 2011 standings beyond reach

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