Zak Brown accepts Fernando Alonso's challenge to prove McLaren-Honda can turnaround its fortunes... despite 'disbelief' at more technical issues. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes' big Spanish GP upgrade has shown the team is rising to the challenge laid down by Ferrari, after the world champions set the pace ahead... read more »
29
Christian Horner has not ruled out his team's chances, though their engine upgrade has been put on hold for the foreseeable future. read more »
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Niki Lauda says team will need to give one driver preference today if it is to challenge Sebastian Vettel. read more »
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Another strong performance in qualifying has left Nico Hülkenberg starting the Russian Grand Prix in eighth, and looking set for another points finish. read more »
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The Australian does not believe Red Bull will challenge either Ferrari or Mercedes on race day, but he was happy to qualify fifth in Russia, a position he hopes to hold on Sunday. read more »
30
Lewis Hamilton hopes to be able to turn "negatives into positives" ahead of the Russian GP and that Mercedes can challenge Ferrari for victory in Sunday's Sochi... read more »
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Red Bull are "not expecting too much" at this weekend's Russian GP after failing to challenge Ferrari and Mercedes in Friday's practices. read more »
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Formula 1 moves on to Sochi Autodrom for the fourth round of the season, where another Ferrari/Mercedes battle is anticipated. GPUpdate.net previews this… read more »
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Williams technical boss Paddy Lowe has said Lance Stroll is making "steady progress" but is facing a "big challenge" adjusting to Formula 1. read more »
30
Fernando Alonso has admitted the Indianapolis 500 represents the biggest challenge in his attempt to win the remaining two legs of motorsport's Triple Crown. read more »
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Ferrari are taking Mercedes out of their comfort zone by not allowing them to dictate races in 2017, this week’s F1 Report guests believe. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has two wins in three races to celebrate for the first time in a while. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, contemplates the "serious challenge" from Ferrari,... read more »
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Sergio Marchionne says Ferrari is now "completely confident" of a season-long challenge after the team's second victory of the campaign at the Bahrain Grand… read more »
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Although Mercedes are starting 1-2 on the Bahrain Grand Prix grid, Lewis Hamilton is wary of the challenge that Ferrari will pose in race-trim. read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen said there were "many little reasons" behind his struggles in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he had to settle for fifth on the grid.... read more »
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Jolyon Palmer feels if he can enjoy a trouble-free race weekend in Bahrain then he can challenge for points for Renault read more »
3
Fernando Alonso has made some poor decisions and you have to hope this is not one of them. There is a lot of romantic idealism being attached to Alonso's entry in the... read more »
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Fernando Alonso says turning his attention to the 'Triple Crown' is motivated by the fact he can't challenge Schumacher's F1 record. read more »
3
If you had to pick a driver to represent Formula One at the Indy 500 it would be Fernando Alonso. Intelligent, determined and above all fast, Alonso has what it takes to adapt... read more »
2
Lewis Hamilton is hopeful that Red Bull can improve throughout this season, making it a three-team tussle at the front. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas faces a "big challenge" to beat an on-form Lewis Hamilton, but has been backed by Mercedes to bounce back from his error in the Chinese GP. read more »
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After Verstappen produces a star display in China, Lewis Hamilton talks up F1's 'breath of fresh air' and says he would welcome a title challenge from the youngster. read more »
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Toto Wolff says a disruptive winter has left Mercedes behind on understanding its Formula 1 car amid a stern challenge from Ferrari following changes to the technical regulations read more »
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Chinese GP pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton says he is relishing the challenge of "real racing" as he prepares to renew battle with a resurgent Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |

