Radio message - Verstappenpublished at 06:23 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 6/53
MV: "My car is massively moving under braking."
"Copy."
Summary
Bottas wins after overtaking both Ferraris at start
Verstappen spins after contact with Leclerc
Verstappen out
Radio message - Verstappenpublished at 06:23 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Norris v Albonpublished at 06:23 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 6/53
Lando Norris and Alex Albon knock wheels and Norris is forced to cut the corner. "He forced me off" says Norris.
How they standpublished at 06:23 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 6/53
- Bottas
- Vettel +1.9
- Hamilton +5.1
- Sainz +10.5
- Albon +13.5
- Gasly +16.6
- Stroll +17.8
- Hulkenberg +18.9
- Perez +20.5
- Giovinazzi +22.8
Postpublished at 06:22 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 6/53
Another bang. Alexander Albon and Lando Norris. Bits flying off both cars.
We hoped it would be good. It has been sensational.
Postpublished at 06:21 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 5/53
We are seeing the start again and Sebastian Vettel appears to jump early. One for the stewards.
Radio message - to Verstappenpublished at 06:20 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
"Race control have said there is no investigation for that incident."
MV: "What?????? Where should I go?? ********************** He just came straight for my car!"
It's fair to say Max isn't happy.
Postpublished at 06:20 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 4/53
A hugely angry Max Verstappen when told he there is no penalty coming to Charles Leclerc. Racing incident apparently.
Leclerc pitspublished at 06:19 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Jennie Gow
BBC Radio 5 live pit-lane reporterThey're bringing him in, but they didn't seem ready for him. It's a long stop...
He gets a new front wing, and new medium tyres.
Postpublished at 06:19 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 3/53
That wing mirror is obliterated by the piece of front wing flying off Leclerc's car.
Radio message - Hamiltonpublished at 06:18 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
"How he's not been given a warning flag, I don't know.
"Lost a wing mirror."
Postpublished at 06:18 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Verstappen is still in this, ahead of the Williams two with Kubica having to start from the pitlane. It looked like Verstappen was done, but he's in 18th. Can he stay in it though.
Radio message - Leclercpublished at 06:17 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
"Box this lap."
CL: "Copy box, the car doesn't feel that bad. I know it probably looks bad but..."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 06:17 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Bottas leads Japanese GP #bbcf1
Jaideep: What a lightning start by Bottas!
Khael Malik: Sensational start by Bottas!
Frijole: Bottas is BACK!!
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 06:17 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 3/53
Part of the damaged front wing flies off Leclerc's car, right in the way of Hamilton.
Radio message - Leclercpublished at 06:16 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 2/53
"Why don't we continue a little bit more?"
Postpublished at 06:16 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 2/53
Leclerc does indeed have damage, his front wing is all over the place. But he does not come in straight away, despite the sparks from the left side of the wing dragging along the ground.
Radio message - Leclercpublished at 06:15 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
"Ahhhh I've got damage."
Postpublished at 06:15 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
Lap 1
Jolyon Palmer
Former Renault driver on BBC Radio 5 liveBottas got an absolute dream of a launch to take the lead. But Leclerc just seemed to wash wide into the Dutchman, sent Verstappen spinning and he's got damage to his front wing.
Verstappen has massive damagepublished at 06:14 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
The Dutchman is sent spinning and to the back.
Leclerc hits Verstappenpublished at 06:14 British Summer Time 13 October 2019
And it gets worse for Ferrari as Leclerc goes into Verstappen.