The Brackley squad focused on long stints rather than glory runs across the three-day winter test in Bahrain, with George Russell taking second on the final day using softer C4... read more »
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Red Bull has suggested it’s not concerned about an approach from Mercedes for Max Verstappen, citing that performance is what motivates the reigning champion. Mercedes is on... read more »
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George Russell and Charles Leclerc have insisted that Red Bull are still the team to beat after pre-season testing in Bahrain. read more »
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Sainz set the quickest time on the second of the three days of testing, before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit on 2 March.However, he set his lap... read more »
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The German manufacturer has revamped its car for this year in a bid to dial out the obvious weakness that plagued Hamilton and team-mate George Russell throughout 2023.Although... read more »
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Charles Leclerc kept Ferrari on top of the timesheet on the third and final day of F1 pre-season testing with Mercedes' George Russell second and Max Verstappen... read more »
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Charles Leclerc ended the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain fastest, setting a time of 1:30.322s on the softest compound of tyre. George Russell was second... read more »
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Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc posted the quickest lap on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain to end the running on top ahead of Mercedes racer... read more »
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F1 drivers have been asking Toto Wolff about Mercedes' 2025 vacant seat, says George Russell read more »
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George Russell and Alex Albon have backed Fernando Alonso’s continued call for an increase to the amount of pre-season testing available to Formula 1 drivers. In 2023,... read more »
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George Russell has revealed that he has been receiving phone calls and text messages from drivers enquiring about the vacant Mercedes Formula 1 seat for 2025. Mercedes has... read more »
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Mercedes' much-changed 2024 car is proving "nicer to drive" than its ill-handling predecessor according to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who also said it is... read more »
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Mercedes' George Russell says Red Bull are "a step ahead of everyone" before the new Formula 1 season. read more »
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Mercedes driver George Russell has said the opening days of preseason testing suggest rivals Red Bull remain a step ahead of the rest of the Formula One field. read more »
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George Russell has given his early assessment of the W15 after running in the first day of testing in Bahrain. read more »
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Mercedes can focus on downforce rather than problem-solving with its 2024 Formula 1 car as it’s “not the diva that it was in the last two years”, according to George Russell.... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will press the WhatsApp button to communicate with team during races read more »
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George Russell has provided a positive debut assessment of Mercedes’ 2024 Formula 1 car, citing how it already “feels nicer to drive” than its troubled predecessor. Having... read more »
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George Russell has shared his initial feelings about Mercedes' 2024 F1 car after driving the W15 in anger for the first time. read more »
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Max Verstappen found breathing space at the top of the timing sheets ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris after the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the 2024... read more »
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Ex-Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has cast doubt on George Russell's suitability to lead Mercedes once Lewis Hamilton leaves for Ferrari at the end of 2024. Mercedes... read more »
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been heralded as the "best driver in an F3 car since Max Verstappen" amid rumours he could be promoted to a Mercedes Formula 1 seat in 2025.... read more »
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Former F1 boss and owner Eddie Jordan has questioned Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff over his claims that George Russell is ready to become the team's lead driver. read more »
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Mercedes has unveiled their W15 F1 challenger at Silverstone, with Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell providing a very simple, straight-down-the-line launch. But... 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 |