Japanese Grand Prix driver ratings
Several drivers were quick to describe their results, performances or cars as "s***" at Suzuka, but whose self-criticism was on the money? BEN ANDERSON rates the field's form in Japan
6 NICO ROSBERG
Mercedes F1 W06
Start: 1st
Finish: 2nd
Strategy: 2 stops (medium/hard/hard)
Rating: 7
Rosberg realises he needs to refocus his efforts on qualifying and take more risks to maintain his title challenge, so he was boosted by beating Hamilton for only the second time this season on Saturday.
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