MOSCOW, Sep 11 Current F1 champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull extended their lead in the drivers' standings after winning the Italian Grand Prix at the Monza National Circuit. On Sunday, the Dutchman scored his 11th win of the season and fifth in a row. He has 335 points on his account. Ferrari's second-placed Charles Leclerc has 219 points. The next stage of the championship will be held in Singapore on September 30 — October 2. If Verstappen's lead over Leclerc reaches 138 points as a result, the Dutchman will take his second world title with 5 Grands Prix before the end of the season. drivers after 16 stages also includes: 3. Sergio Perez, Red Bull (210), 4. George Russell, Mercedes (203), 5. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari (187), 6. Lewis Hamilton, » Mercedes (168), 7. Lando Norris, McLaren (88), 8. Esteban Ocon, Alpin (66), 9. Fernando Alonso, Alpin (59), 10. Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo «(46). In the Constructors' Championship, Red Bull retains the lead (545). The top five also includes Ferrari (406), Mercedes (371), Alpin (125) and McLaren (107).
