Lewis Hamilton admitted he 'enjoyed the ride' as he won and extended his championship lead at a wet Suzuka -  but it was a serious injury to Marussia's Jules Bianchi which overshadowed the Japanese Grand Prix. Rain had long-threatened the running of a grand prix which could yet prove pivotal in Hamilton's title battle with Mercedes team-mate and pole sitter Nico Rosberg as the Brit outpaced his nearest rival to finish the shortened race in front. A red flag had stopped the action after just two laps as - despite starting the race behind the safety car - the heavy rain being pushed over Suzuka by Typhoon Phanfone continued to fall.
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Lewis Hamilton admits he 'enjoyed the ride as he won Japanese Grand Prix
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However, race was overshadowed by serious injury to Jules Bianchi
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Marussia driver span off a rain-soaked track and into a recovery vehicle clearing up an earlier crash
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Hamilton revealed everyone was praying for Bianchi
Once the race had restarted there followed a prolonged dry spell during which time Hamilton caught and passed @placeholder on lap 29 before disappearing into the distance.