After significant setbacks to his championship hopes at the previous two races, Sebastian Vettel has had some good news ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Ferrari has confirmed the gearbox of the No. 5 Ferrari has escaped damage following Vettel's bizarre cool-down lap collision with Lance Stroll moments after the chequered flag had fallen in Malaysia.
Both men avoided punishment for the incident but there were concerns the gearbox in Vettel's car had been damaged -- which would have required a change and, as it had not lasted six consecutive events, prompted an automatic five-place grid penalty in Suzuka.