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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CHSL - 10 March 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q47

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Who emerged victorious at the 2022 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen clinched victory at the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix held at the Suzuka Circuit on October 9, 2022. The race was notably impacted by heavy rain, leading to a red flag after just three laps. Following a delay, the race resumed under wet conditions, and Verstappen maintained his lead to secure his 12th win of the season. His performance was instrumental in earning him the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship.

  1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)

  2. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing)

  3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 

Leclerc initially finished second but received a five-second penalty for cutting the chicane while defending from Pérez, which demoted him to third place