McLaren has followed Ferrari's example in dropping its controversial tobacco-related livery for the season opener. read more »
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Both Red Bull and Williams have trialled blown wheel spacers in Formula 1 testing at Barcelona, deploying similar solutions to Mercedes' 'controversial' rear... read more »
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Former FIA president Max Mosley has backed the introduction of the controversial 'Halo' device which is designed to protect the head of a driver during races, and has... read more »
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Sam Bird became the third winner in as many races as he beat Formula E rookie Pascal Wehrlein to the victory in a controversial and entertaining Santiago e-Prix in which a... read more »
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Chief F1 writer Andrew Benson reflects on the career of Michael Schumacher, one of the greatest drivers of all time, as he turns 50 read more »
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Sebastian Vettel's hugely controversial "multi 21" victory at the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix was inspired by the German taking revenge on his Red Bull team-mate... read more »
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Autosport's annual ranking of the top 50 drivers of the year is always one of our most popular, and controversial, features of the year read more »
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As many British F1 fans face 'highlights only' from next season, it is revealed that the teams have the power to veto the controversial deal. read more »
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The controversial Halo cockpit protection device justified its introduction during the 2018 F1 season, according to FIA president Jean Todt. read more »
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This week, for the first time on Beyond The Grid, presented by Bose, we’re not speaking to a driver or a team boss, but to an engineer – and someone who’s been directly... read more »
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Mercedes has not raced with its controversial wheel spacer design for the past few Formula 1 races, but it has not stopped developing the idea as the latest updates used in... read more »
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The FIA considers the matter surrounding Mercedes' controversial wheel rim design on its F1 car to be "settled". read more »
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A discussion of the biggest talking points from the controversial Brazilian Grand Prix, including Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon's controversial clashes on and off the track. read more »
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Chase Carey has defended the controversial $100m sponsorship deal which will enable live betting during races. read more »
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Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula 1 world champion, has called Esteban Ocon an "embarrassment" following his controversial Brazilian Grand Prix collision with Max... read more »
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Max Verstappen says Esteban Ocon was "being a pussy" when the two Formula 1 drivers started shoving each other in retaliation to their controversial Brazilian Grand... read more »
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Esteban Ocon said Max Verstappen lacked professionalism by confronting and shoving him after their controversial clash in the Brazilian Grand Prix read more »
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After labelling Esteban Ocon a "f---ing idiot" following their controversial collision at the Brazilian Grand Prix, a furious Max Verstappen repeatedly shoved the... read more »
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The F1 grid look back on a tense and controversial qualifying session in Sao Paulo on the eve of the Brazilian Grand Prix... For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton beat Sebastian Vettel to Brazilian GP pole position in a head-to-head duel in a qualifying session both drivers were involved in controversial incidents. read more »
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Mercedes' wheel rims have been subject to much discussion inside and outside the F1 paddock in recent weeks, but despite getting clearance from the FIA that it believes... read more »
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Mercedes' innovative Formula 1 wheel assembly remains the focus of much attention following last weekend's Mexican Grand Prix read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed he will finish the season with Red Bull after rowing back on his controversial comments following the Mexican GP. read more »
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Mercedes will run their controversial wheel design at this weekend's Mexican GP after getting the all-clear from the stewards. read more »
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The Mexican Grand Prix stewards have given Mercedes the green light to use its controversial wheel design for the coming Formula 1 race weekend 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 |

