The Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, of the Ferrari team, was in second place, while Verstappen’s teammate, the Mexican Sergio “Checo” Pérez completed the podium.
The Japanese GP had been interrupted on the third lap of 53 scheduled due to rain, in addition to two retirements.
The starting gun was fired at 14:00 local time in heavy rain at the Suzuka circuit, making conditions difficult for the drivers.
The drivers who had to leave the race in the opening laps were Williams’ Thai Alex Albon and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz after an incident.
Information in development.