F1 drivers' standings | Verstappen comes back and increases distance in front

After a stoppage in Australia, Max Verstappen added another victory to his name in Japan. This win increases his lead in the drivers' championship.

Verstappen's failure in Australia meant that the distance to Charles Leclerc was only four points. After the victory in Japan, the Dutchman increased this distance a bit more. Sergio Perez has overtaken Leclerc in the championship due to his second place.

F1 drivers' championship standings after the Japanese Grand Prix

1. Max Verstappen 77 points

2. Sergio Perez 64 points

3. Charles Leclerc 59 points

4. Carlos Sainz 55 points

5. Lando Norris 37 points

6. Oscar Piastri 33 points

7. Fernando Alonso 24 points

8. George Russell 23 points

9. Lewis Hamilton 10 points

10. Lance Stroll 9 points

11. Yuki Tsunoda 7 points

12. Oliver Bearman 6 points

13. Nico Hulkenberg 3 points

14. Kevin Magnussen 1 point