After a collision between the Mexican and Daniil Kvyat in Monaco, the Force India driver was criticised by his rival, but Otmar Szafnauer has come out in defence of his driver. read more »
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Frank Williams has leapt to the defence of his rookie driver Lance Stroll, describing the criticism as unfair. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has leapt to the defence of his Ferrari teammate. read more »
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Mercedes could be forced to change the 'equal opportunities' approach for its drivers as Sebastian Vettel emerges as a threat to its title defence. read more »
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Former McLaren boss Ron Dennis has taken up a new advisory role with Britain's Ministry of Defence. Dennis held a leading role within McLaren for 35 years… read more »
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Former McLaren chairman and chief executive Ron Dennis will join the Ministry of Defence's newly-formed world class innovation panel, the Defence Secretary has announced.... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel: The fact you drive with different cars means you have to adapt quickly. You don t have much time to think so you just do what you feel is right. Sometimes it... read more »
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Toto Wolff explains why he feels Lewis Hamilton was right not to receive a turn one penalty despite going off circuit and why Max Verstappen was a guilty party in lap one read more »
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Sebastian Vettel was having a solid Mexican Grand Prix, until it all went wrong for the German in the final few laps. read more »
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene said Sebastian Vettel's penalty at the Mexican Grand Prix was "too harsh and somehow unfair".... read more »
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Sebastian Vettel was demoted to fifth at the Mexican Grand Prix after the stewards decided he had moved under braking while defending position from... read more »
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World championship leader Nico Rosberg rubbishes media reports as he leaps to defence of teammate Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Mercedes withdraws appeal against Max Verstappen defence read more »
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Mercedes lodges protest over Verstappen defence read more »
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Max Verstappen could lose his second place in the Japanese Grand Prix after Mercedes launches a protest against him for his defence against Lewis Hamilton read more »
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Mercedes lodged a protest against Max Verstappen for his defence of second place from Lewis Hamilton in the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes have lodged a protest against Max Verstappen after his defending of second place against Lewis Hamilton at the Japanese GP. read more »
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Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton defence was fair despite FIA warning read more »
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Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko has spoken out in defence of Max Verstappen, following recent criticism, describing the Dutch youngster as "a… read more »
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HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- FIA race director Charlie Whiting says Max Verstappen's defence against Kimi Raikkonen at the Hungarian Grand Prix was "on the edge of being... read more »
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Max Verstappen is adamant he has no reason to defend his driving despite criticism from rival drivers, with the FIA revealing stewards ruled his defence from Kimi Raikkonen in... read more »
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Max Verstappen believes Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost would have approved of his robust defensive driving at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen has come under criticism since... read more »
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Sergio Perez feels Max Verstappen's defence against Kimi Raikkonen towards the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix was 'a bit much'. read more »
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Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen feels Formula 1 rival Max Verstappen's driving in defence of fifth place during the Hungarian Grand Prix "was not correct" read more »
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Max Verstappen believes his defence against Kimi Raikkonen was 'fair' 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 |
