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

Well after his excellent win yesterday, Verstappen has opened up a 15 point lead over Sergio Perez, with the two Ferraris not too far behind the Mexican driver.

Lewis Hamilton is still ninth despite his second-place finish but he has closed the gap on Fernando Alonso ahead of him.

1. Max Verstappen – 85 points

2. Sergio Perez – 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 Stroll – 10 points