The winner of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix has been decided!

The race, held on the 5.8-kilometer international racing circuit in Suzuka, was contested over 53 laps.

The competition resumed after a break to repair the barriers following a crash on the first lap involving Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Williams' Alex Albon.

Verstappen, the champion of the last 3 years who started the race from pole position, finished the race in first place with a time of 1 hour 54 minutes 23.566 seconds.

Having emerged victorious in the 4th stage following his wins in the first two stages of the season, Verstappen secured the 57th race victory of his career.

Mexican driver Sergio Perez finished second, 12.535 seconds behind his teammate, while Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz came in third, 20.866 seconds behind the leader.

Verstappen has achieved victory in three of the season's four stages, while Sainz won the other.

The 5th race of the season, the Chinese Grand Prix, will be held on April 21.

The top 5 in the drivers' and constructors' standings following the Japanese Grand Prix are as follows:

• 1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 77 points
• 2. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 64
• 3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 59
• 4. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 55
• 5. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 37

CONSTRUCTORS

• 1. Red Bull: 141
• 2. Ferrari: 120
• 3. McLaren: 69
• 4. Mercedes: 34
• 5. Aston Martin: 33

News Source: AA