The five-time world champion started third, but at the expense of tactics he managed to reach the first place.
The second finish line crossed the German Ferrari racer Sebastian Vettel. Three pilot locked another Mercedes pilot - Finn Valtteri Bottas.
Russian Toro Rosso racer Daniil Kvyat finished the race in ninth place, having managed to overtake Renault pilot Nico Hulkenberg in the last corner on the last lap, but at the same time faced with an opponent. Such a maneuver of the Russian came into the view of judges who announced that they would consider this episode for a violation of the rules.
It was previously reported that Renault will not appeal the disqualification from the Japanese Grand Prix.