Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has called the new qualifying format "rubbish" and says it needs an immediate rethink after a farcical first run at the Australian Grand... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton takes dominant Australian GP pole in controversial qualifying read more »
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Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes mastered Formula 1's controversial new qualifying format. Hamilton topped the initial stages... read more »
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The new qualifying format could cause a "line like on Saturday on the cashier of the supermarket" at the start of sessions, says Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene. The... read more »
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The FIA has revised Formula 1's sporting rules to reflect controversial changes to the qualifying format read more »
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F1's controversial qualifying revamp will be introduced in full from the season-opening Australian GP, Sky sources understand. read more »
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Nico Rosberg criticises yet more uncertainty over regulations changes as the controversial new qualifying format could be scrapped. read more »
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Formula 1's controversial new live elimination qualifying format looks set to be delayed to the Spanish GP because of software issues. read more »
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Controversial new qualifying format will not be in place for the season opener. read more »
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Formula One is due to scrap its controversial engine token system by 2017, according to Renault Sport F1's managing director Cyril Abiteboul. The token system was designed... read more »
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Formula 1 is set to scrap its controversial power unit token development system from the 2017 campaign, according to Renault's Managing Director, Cyril… read more »
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Pastor Maldonado is set to lose his Renault Formula 1 drive to Kevin Magnussen, but some in the team felt 2016 could have been the controversial Venezuelan's breakthrough year read more »
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The controversial new Superlicence rules come into effect from next season, and The Checkered Flag look at who would qualify to race in Formula 1. read more »
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Controversial businessman Flavio Briatore said it was critical that Renault becomes a force in Formula One again, if the sport is to survive in the long term. read more »
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Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has described the at times controversial battle between team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg as "great for Formula… read more »
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Niki Lauda lauds Nico Rosberg's convincing win in the Mexican Grand Prix a week on from a controversial COTA weekend. read more »
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Maurizio Arrivabene stands behind Kimi Raikkonen over his controversial coming together with Valtteri Bottas, even if stewards don't agree read more »
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Fernando Alonso reckons Formula 1 team radio transmissions should stay between a driver and their team, after his controversial comments were aired at the… read more »
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Pirelli has revealed "an exceptional number of cuts" were discovered in its tyres over the course of the controversial Belgian Grand Prix weekend that included two... read more »
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Red Bull have revealed their opposition to F1's controversial winter shutdown which will result in the sport being mothballed through December, January and February. read more »
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Nico Rosberg wants rapid action from Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli before the Italian Grand Prix after the controversial incidents in Belgium last weekend read more »
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Controversial new 'sausage' kerbs have been removed ahead of the second day of racing at Spa. read more »
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The FIA has made changes to its controversial criteria for Super Licence qualification. read more »
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The FIA has rubber-stamped the simplification of F1’s controversial power unit penalties and the granting of an additional engine to Honda with immediate effect. read more »
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Formula 1's controversial engine-change grid penalty system has been simplified after the World Motor Sport Council approved changes submitted by the Strategy Group 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 |
