Japanese Grand Prix driver ratings
EDD STRAW analyses the Formula 1 field's performance in the Japanese Grand Prix, an event marred by Jules Bianchi's accident
1 SEBASTIAN VETTEL
Red Bull-Renault RB10
Start: 9th
Finish: 3rd
Strategy: 3 stops (wet/wet/inter/inter)
Rating: 8
Missing much of Saturday morning practice compromised Vettel in qualifying, although he still didn't do a great job.
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