Michael Masi has defended the decision not to red flag the Belgian GP despite drivers have to pick their way through a debris field. read more »
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Christian Horner has defended his former driver Sebastian Vettel, saying one cannot take away what he has achieved in Formula 1. read more »
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Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has defended Sebastian Vettel after his difficult start to the 2020 season and doesn't think we've seen the "real"... read more »
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Formula One managing director Ross Brawn has defended a controversial algorithm-based ranking that determined Ayrton Senna as the fastest driver of all time in a fascinating... read more »
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Mercedes technical director James Allison defended Valtteri Bottas after his poor performance at the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »
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Sergio Perez says he was "just unlucky" to be the first F1 driver to contract COVID-19 as he defended his decision to return to Mexico between the Hungarian and... read more »
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Romain Grosjean has defended his British Grand Prix display after some late moves which resulted in him being shown the black-and-white flag. read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer has defended Sergio Perez's trip home to Mexico which preceded the Racing Point driver's positive COVID-19 test - forcing him to miss the British... read more »
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has again defended Romain Grosjean after his driver claimed he was the subject of abuse on social media. read more »
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has defended Romain Grosjean in the wake of Lewis Hamilton's criticism of the Frenchman for no longer taking a knee. read more »
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Christian Horner has defended Alex Albon's performance after the Red Bull driver's "difficult weekend" at the Hungarian Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen has hit back of criticism of Red Bull by Williams' George Russell, after the Briton defended Alexander Albon's display during qualifying in Hungary.... read more »
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George Russell has defended Alex Albon after unexpectedly out-qualifying the Red Bull driver at the Hungarian GP, insisting he's "being made to look like an idiot and... read more »
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Red Bull's Christian Horner has staunchly defended Alexander Albon in the wake of his performance at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix. Albon finished fourth at the... read more »
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Kevin Magnussen has defended his at times aggressive driving, and insisted that he's not the only one to push beyond the limits. read more »
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FIA president Jean Todt has defended the handling of the investigation into Ferrari's 2019 power unit - the two parties having reached a confidential agreement. read more »
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Silverstone boss Stuart Pringle has defended Formula 1's decision to finally start the 2020 season. read more »
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber has defended the series' bosses and the Australian GP race promoters over their handling of the race. read more »
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Christian Horner has defended the handling of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying ti was a "moving target" that F1 bosses had to respond to. read more »
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Alan Jones has defended Claire Williams in the wake of criticism about how she has overseen the plight of her family's team in Formula 1. read more »
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Chase Carey has defended Formula 1's decision-making prior to the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix as a result of a coronavirus diagnosis in the paddock read more »
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Ross Brawn has defended how F1 management dealt with the farcical situation surrounding the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix due to the coronavirus pandemic. read more »
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The World Motor Sport Council has defended the governing body's handling of the Ferrari engine case, and has made clear its opposition to the statement issued by seven... read more »
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The FIA have defended their private settlement with Ferrari over the legality of their 2019 power unit, despite heavy criticism. read more »
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Formula 1's governing body the FIA has defended the private settlement it reached with Ferrari over the manufacturer's power unit, following the legal threat issued... 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 |
