Formula One's managing director for motorsport Ross Brawn says Lance Stroll has "shown he deserves his place in this sport".
With fives races left to go points are at a premium for the championship contenders. But Sebastian Vettel can now count on more help from his team mate.
The Malaysian Grand Prix revealed how much teams rely on radio communications from their drivers to prompt investigations from the stewards.
Suzuka became Formula One's second home in Japan when the championship raced at the Honda-owned venue for the first time 30 years ago.
Sebastian Vettel will not have to take a grid penalty at the Japanese Grand Prix as he can continue to use his gearbox from the race weekend, Ferrari has confirmed.
In the round-up: Mallya re-arrested over funds used on Force India • Williams to test Kubica and Di Resta • Vettel's gearbox "OK"
