Japan analysis – Hamilton imperious on dark Suzuka day

Everyone’s thoughts were naturally with the injured Jules Bianchi as the Formula One paddock left a sodden Suzuka circuit on Sunday night. Lewis Hamilton also left with the biggest championship lead he has enjoyed this season after a dominant drive to victory.

Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg, who started from pole, had no answer to Hamilton’s pace in the tricky conditions and could only sit back and watch as his title deficit grew