Watch the race start in Japan as Piastri seizes lead

Oscar Piastri took a sensational lead at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix, moving from third to first by the opening corner. Polesitter Kimi Antonelli struggled off the line and fell to sixth position. Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris also capitalized on the chaotic start, overtaking the Mercedes cars to move into second and third place respectively. Lewis Hamilton also improved his position, further demoting Antonelli as the field settled in after a delay due to barrier repairs.