Former F1 title contender Juan Pablo Montoya has questioned whether Max Verstappen is given preferential treatment by the FIA after not being penalised for his defence of Lewis... read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes the ongoing controversy over Max Verstappen's defence of the lead at Sao Paulo Grand Prix against Lewis Hamilton proves the need for gravel traps to... read more »
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Mercedes has requested a right to review in relation to Max Verstappen's defence of the lead against Lewis Hamilton at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. read more »
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The 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix was pretty much all about Lewis Hamilton, who was unwittingly in a game of extreme F1 'snakes and ladders'. read more »
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Max Verstappen put up a stern defence against Lewis Hamilton in Brazil but was the FIA correct not to penalise the Red Bull driver? read more »
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Formula 1's stewards did not have access to the forward-facing camera on Max Verstappen's car when reviewing his defence against Lewis Hamilton during the Sao Paulo... read more »
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Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen's defence at Turn 4 on Lewis Hamilton during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix was "fair". read more »
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Toto Wolff says the decision not to penalise Max Verstappen for his aggressive defence against Lewis Hamilton at Turn 4 in Formula 1's Sao Paulo Grand Prix was... read more »
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Max Verstappen does not believe that there was anything wrong with his controversial defence against Lewis Hamilton in Brazil. read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says it's "laughable" that Max Verstappen avoided a penalty for his robust defence on Lewis Hamilton at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.... read more »
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The world championship protagonists were fighting for the lead of the race at Interlagos on lap 48 when Hamilton tried to go around the outside of Verstappen at Turn 4.However,... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton knew the stewards were not going to take action against Max Verstappen's questionable defence at the Sao Paulo GP. read more »
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Jolyon Palmer is the latest to criticise Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas for his lack of aggression at Turn 1 in Mexico. read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has expressed frustration over his team's defence on Max Verstappen on the opening lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen, starting... read more »
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AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has come to the defence of driver Yuki Tsunoda stating the Japanese "deliberately" left the track in qualifying. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has described Daniel Ricciardo's United States Grand Prix defence as being "on the limit of legality" after the two drivers made contact in... read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes Daniel Ricciardo's stern defence at the United States Grand Prix was 'on the limit of legality' in Formula 1. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo concedes his defending against Carlos Sainz at the United States GP was on the "strong" side but says it helped him bag P5. read more »
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Sergio Perez has leapt to the defence of Netflix docu-series 'Drive to Survive' after Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen's slating and snub of the series. read more »
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It was a busy and bustling Turkish Grand Prix, with a manic start and charges up and down the field, intriguing strategy calls and some super racing between drivers. This is... read more »
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Honda-backed youngster Tsunoda reached Q3 for the third time this season at Istanbul Park on Saturday, and started well to sit eighth early on ahead of Hamilton.The AlphaTauri... read more »
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Yuki Tsunoda defended well against Lewis Hamilton in the early stages in Turkey, but he admitted it "killed our tyres" in the race. read more »
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Red Bull could rely on Pierre Gasly to help block Lewis Hamilton's charge at the Turkish GP, says Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. read more »
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Dave Robson has said Williams will keep attacking every race weekend as they look to preserve their lead over Alfa Romeo in the Constructors' Championship. read more »
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Williams head of vehicle performance Dave Robson has labelled offence as the best form of defence as the team looks to fend off Alfa Romeo for eighth in the F1... 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 |

