F1 Japanese GP Driver Ratings: Ricciardo shows Renault what to expect

F1 Grand Prix of Japan
Hamilton and Mercedes edge closer to the driver's and constructors' championship

#2 Ferrari

F1 Grand Prix of Japan - Qualifying
It's just not happening for Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel - 6th

Sebastian Vettel's 2018 championship bid is very much done and dusted for another season after another frustrating race.

The German is now 67 points behind Hamilton with four races remaining and has no control now.

Vettel was hoping to climb up the leaderboard during the race but a collision with Verstappen dented his chances and struggled to recover from that racing incident.

What now for Vettel?

Driver's rating: 6/10

Kimi Raikkonen - 5th

Kimi Raikkonen was not able to help Vettel out as the Fin was too far ahead of the German.

The 2007 world champion was hoping to at least finish where he started in 4th position but a well-planned pitstop from Red Bull put Ricciardo ahead of Raikkonen.

Just four races left in a Ferrari for the Iceman.

Driver's rating: 5/10

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