Antonelli wins Japanese GP to take championship lead

Kimi Antonelli claimed the Formula 1 world championship lead for the first time in his career after taking advantage of a well-timed Safety Car to win the Japanese Grand Prix.

Having dropped from pole position to sixth on the opening lap as Mercedes' start woes continued, Antonelli was running fourth ahead of the sole round of pit stops at Suzuka before a huge moment of fortune turned the race in his favour.