Fernando Alonso has launched a staunch defence of his performances since returning to F1 with Alpine this year by dismissing suggestions he has struggled. read more »
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Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has leapt to the defence of world number two tennis player Naomi Osaka following her withdrawal from the French Open. read more »
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Max Verstappen has warned "nobody is ever perfect" in F1 and expects the championship picture to continue changing until the end of the season. read more »
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"We've lost the victory, fastest lap, and pole position. I hope that's the end of it. Something has to change."That's how Red Bull motorsport advisor... read more »
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Christian Horner has turned defence into attack by highlighting the flexibility of Mercedes' front wing in response to the furore surrounding Red Bull's rear wing. read more »
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While Drive to Survive has brought droves of new fans to Formula 1, boosting viewing figures and drawing in a younger audience, some are unhappy with its effect.Complaints come... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has defended George Russell for his emotional outburst after colliding with F1 rival Valtteri Bottas at Imola. read more »
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Changing regulations, particularly in Formula 1, can be expensive. Invariably they come with cries of being unnecessary and sometimes the reasons for them can be debated. Lewis... read more »
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Arguments over the halo have quietened down after some high-profile accidents, but Formula 1's V6 turbo-hybrid engines still get some flak. The points of attack usually... read more »
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has won the opening race of the 2021 season in Bahrain, producing an eye-catching defence on Max Verstappen to take the victory. Both drivers... read more »
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Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton says he expects to continue racing in Formula 1 beyond 2021, as he prepares for the defence of his title. Hamilton's future was the... read more »
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The blue, white and gold branding of Rothmans had become a motorsport staple of the 1980s and '90s, having emblazoned Porsche's 956 prototypes, the Prodrive-run... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton stands on the brink of Formula 1 history as he has the chance this season to become the first eight-time champion. read more »
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Lance Stroll has praised the "unbelievable" job his father has done to create the Aston Martin F1 project after taking over the beleaguered Force India outfit in 2018. read more »
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Mercedes has revealed its new Formula 1 car ahead of the 2021 season when it will bid for an eighth consecutive constructors' championship read more »
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Mark Webber's choice of Williams over Renault for 2005 denied him the opportunity to fight for wins and world titles. But JAMES NEWBOLD argues that, while regrettable, the... read more »
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Technical regulations within Formula 1 seemingly get more and more restrictive as the years go on, much to the chagrin of many fans. But, as KEVIN TURNER argues, a wide-open... read more »
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The decision to introduce one-shot qualifying to Formula 1 in 2003 proved controversial and was prone to being exploited but, as STUART CODLING argues, the initial idea behind... read more »
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The 2021 Formula 1 season will mark the 10th anniversary of the widely-criticised DRS overtaking aid, but STEFAN MACKLEY argues its greatest problem is down to the application... read more »
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In denying Felipe Massa a morale-boosting win one year after his horrific Hungary accident and bringing Formula 1 into disrepute with cloak-and-dagger team orders,... read more »
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Amid reports it could be cancelled again in 2021, is the Monaco GP still relevant to Formula 1? Here's the case for the defence... read more »
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Much-maligned given his record for the most races without a point and his disastrous two-race foray with Ferrari in 2009, Luca Badoer is perhaps the embodiment of the old adage... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has said "it's not easy being my team-mate" in launching another defence of his Mercedes colleague Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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After leaving the Bahrain Defence Force Hospital today, Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean says he is targeting a return at next weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Two civil defence personnel that were involved in the rescue of Romain Grosjean will be rewarded with promotions, the Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |