The McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were fourth and fifth, ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who dropped from third on the grid to sixth after botching his tyre strategy.
Liam Lawson’s RB was seventh, Nico Hulkenberg eighth in the Audi and George Russell, who started from the back of the grid because of engine penalties, came home ninth in his Mercedes.
“It was a very tough race out there, but really happy with a podium in the end,” said Antonelli, who increased his championship lead to 102 points over Russell.
Isack Hadjar in the second Red Bull, who started from the pit lane, rounded out the points scorers in 10th.
“We were quite strong at the beginning of the race, then we started degrading,” said Leclerc.
“We did a different strategy to Max, I gave it my all and I don’t regret anything. I don’t think there was much more to do today.”
“SORRY BOYS”
Verstappen was put under immediate pressure from the quick-reacting Leclerc as he launched from pole position at lights out.
The Dutchman had to swoop across to his left to cut off the Ferrari driver and stay ahead into turn one.
Leclerc stuck to the rear of Verstappen through the first few laps as his teammate Hamilton kept Antonelli at bay.
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