F1's governing body has defended itself against criticism that confusion over its virtual safety car messaging system cost Sergio Perez a podium finish in the French Grand... read more »
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Carlos Sainz has defended Ferrari's strategic decisions after a controversial call over a late pit stop saw him lose out on a potential podium finish at the French Grand Prix. read more »
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Charles Leclerc has been defended by Christian Horner following his costly mistake at Paul Ricard. read more »
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Max Verstappen has defended his silence on social media after fans were abused at the Austrian Grand Prix by claiming it is down to F1 to take action rather than a driver. read more »
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The safety team at the Austrian Grand Prix has defended the way it handled the fire to Carlos Sainz's Ferrari. read more »
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The protestors at the F1 British Grand Prix were defended by Gary Lineker, who then became embroiled in a debate with ex-driver Martin Brundle. read more »
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Ferrari F1 team principal Mattia Binotto has defended his team's strategy in the British Grand Prix and explained the decision to pit Carlos Sainz instead of race leader... read more »
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Mattia Binotto has defended Ferrari's strategy during the British Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc missed another opportunity to close in on F1 title rival Max Verstappen. read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has defended his team's strategy at the British Grand Prix after giving multiple reasons for the decision not to pit Charles Leclerc... read more »
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Christian Horner has defended Red Bull's silence over Nelson Piquet's abhorrent racist abuse of Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has defended Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, saying he would "take a bullet" for the Russian President, while also claiming... read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone has claimed that Vladimir Putin is a "first-class" person and that he would "take a bullet" for the Russian President. read more »
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Max Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly Piquet has seemingly defended her dad Nelson Piquet after the three-time F1 world champion used racially abusive language about Lewis... read more »
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In the closing stages of the race Alonso was stuck behind Alpine teammate Esteban Ocon in seventh when he started feeling the pressure from Alfa Romeo driver Bottas behind.With... read more »
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George Russell has defended his decision to try the dry tyres in F1 qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix after his gamble didn't pay off. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has defended Naomi Schiff after the Sky Sports F1 broadcaster came under attack on social media. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has defended Lewis Hamilton after another frustrating day in 2022, condemning Fernando Alonso's hold-up in the Monaco GP while also insisting the... read more »
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Formula One's governing body defended the handling of the showcase Monaco Grand Prix after rain delayed the start for more than an hour on Sunday, and a crash then caused... read more »
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Plenty of skill was involved, but Mercedes accept that luck played its part too as George Russell defended against Max Verstappen in Spain. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended the use of team orders that helped Max Verstappen finish ahead of Sergio Perez at the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended his team order which helped Max Verstappen beat teammate Sergio Perez at the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »
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Aston Martin chief technical officer Andrew Green has defended the new AMR22 concept and described Red Bull's accusations of IP transfer as "very wide of the mark". read more »
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IndyCar driver Graham Rahal has defended his criticism of ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean following the pair's clash at Barber Motorsports Park. read more »
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Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has defended his team's decision not to pit either Charles Leclerc or Carlos Sainz during the late Safety Car during F1's inaugural Miami... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has defended his decision not to make a late pit stop, the seven-time champion admitting that it felt like a risk too many. 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 |