Unreliability and damage for both Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris in the opening two races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have left McLaren bottom of the constructors'... read more »
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Adrian Newey contract 'up for renewal' as Damon Hill speculates on future
Adrian Newey is probably the greatest mind in F1 history, so it goes without saying that his every career move will be followed intensely.
Adrian Newey is probably the greatest mind in F1 history, so it goes without saying that his every career move will be followed intensely.
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According to a report on Autosport's sister site, Motorsport-Total.com, Porsche has now decided against pursuing options in grand prix racing.The decision has been made... read more »
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Gasly has been at the centre of a focus on F1's driver penalty points system after he totted up 10 points - just two shy of the limit before a race ban kicks in - last... read more »
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Australian Grand Prix
2nd of April 2023
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Max Verstappen | 44 |
| 2 | Sergio Perez | 43 |
| 3 | Fernando Alonso | 30 |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz | 20 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | 20 |
| 6 | George Russell | 18 |
| 7 | Lance Stroll | 8 |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | 6 |
| 9 | Valtteri Bottas | 4 |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 87 |
| 2 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 38 |
| 3 | Mercedes | 38 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 26 |
| 5 | Alpine Renault | 8 |
| 6 | Alfa Romeo Ferrari | 4 |
| 7 | Haas Ferrari | 1 |
| 8 | Williams Mercedes | 1 |
| 9 | AlphaTauri Honda RBPT | 0 |
| 10 | McLaren Mercedes | 0 |
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