MOSCOW, Apr 10 Ferrari team driver Charles Leclerc strengthened his leadership in driver standings in the Formula 1 championship after winning the Australian Grand Prix, which took place at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne. On Sunday, the Monegasque started from pole position, led from the beginning to the end of the race, and also recorded score the best lap of the race, thus becoming the owner of his first career Grand Slam. Leclerc leads the drivers' standings with 71 points. Mercedes' George Russell is second with 37 points, followed by Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz (33) in third. Mercedes' seven-time British champion Lewis Hamilton is fifth (28). Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who failed to finish Sunday's race, has moved from third to sixth position (25). The top 10 drivers' standings also include: 4. Sergio Pérez, Red Bull (30), … 7. Esteban Ocon, Alpin (20), 8. Lando Norris, McLaren (16), 9. Kevin Magnussen, Haas (12), 10. Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo (12). Ferrari leads the Constructors' Championship with 104. The top 5 also includes Mercedes (65), Red Bull (55), McLaren (24) and Alpin (22). The next stage of the championship will be held in Italy. The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will take place on April 22-24 at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola.
