In a classic Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his first race of the season ahead Lewis Hamilton.

Verstappen seized the lead into turn two on the opening lap, forcing his way through with a great start from third on the grid but making contact with the Mercedes as he went.
 

The win, by 22 seconds at the chequered flag, was the 11th of the Dutch youngster's career.
 

Hamilton, winner of the Bahrain season-opener, took a crucial bonus point for fastest lap on a rollercoaster afternoon for the seven-time world champion, whose race was almost wrecked by a rare mistake.
 

The race was halted due to debris after a big collision between Hamilton's team mate Valtteri Bottas, who had started eighth, and Williams' George Russell on lap 32 in a battle for ninth place. Hamilton took advantage in the pits and fought his way back to the podium with a stirring recovery drive.
 

McLaren's Lando Norris completed the top three in the first time two British drivers had stood together on the podium since 2012.
 

Hamilton now has 44 points to Verstappen's 43, with Norris on 23. Mercedes stayed top of the constructors' standings with 60 points to Red Bull's 53.