Formula 1 – Chinese Grand Prix race: Start time, leaderboard and lap-by-lap updates as Max Verstappen looks to convert Red Bull’s 100th pole position while Lewis Hamilton will start the race in 18th

Long after his excellent victory yesterday, Verstappen has opened up a 15-point lead over Sergio Pérez, with the two Ferraris not far behind the Mexican driver.

Lewis Hamilton remains ninth despite his second place, but has reduced the gap with Fernando Alonso who precedes him.

1. Max Verstappen – 85 points

2. Sergio Pérez – 70 points

3. Charles Leclerc – 64 points

4. Carlos Sainz – 59 points

5. Lando Norris – 40 points

6. Oscar Piastri – 34 points

7. George Russell – 25 points

8. Fernando Alonso – 24 points

9. Lewis Hamilton – 17 points

10. Lance Ride – 10 points