Mercedes driver George Russell has criticised the FIA for not listening to Formula 1 drivers' input on rule changes that impact the sport. read more »
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With Charles Leclerc on pole, the stage was set for an exciting 17-lap dash at the Azerbaijan GP. George Russel's optimism resulted in a hole on Max Verstappen's... read more »
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Max Verstappen has called George Russell 'Princess George' and said "that's his problem" as their row escalated. read more »
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Max Verstappen pipped George Russell to 3rd place in Saturday's Sprint Race, but it wasn't plain-sailing for the Dutchman. read more »
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A defiant George Russell rejects Max Verstappen's criticisms after the pair collided at the start of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race read more »
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George and Max's contact was a racing incident. One was trying to go around the outside and that is never going to be easy. read more »
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George Russell leapt to his own defence to play down Max Verstappen's furious complaints after a collision between the two drivers during the Baku Sprint race. read more »
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Leclerc claimed both pole positions on offer at the Baku round, topping Friday qualifying and Saturday's new sprint race qualifying session, but he couldn't convert... read more »
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George Russell has hit back at Max Verstappen following their clash on the opening lap of the F1 sprint race in Azerbaijan. read more »
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has warned George Russell that F1 rival Max Verstappen won't forget their first-lap contact in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race. read more »
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Sergio Perez consolidates his reputation as a street fighter, as he claims first Sprint victory of the season and teammate Max Verstappen has words with George (Richard Head... read more »
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Max Verstappen called George Russell a "d---head" after they collided on the opening lap of the sprint race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen has criticised George Russell for his part in their collision on the opening lap of the F1 Sprint from Azerbaijan. Verstappen started third just ahead of the... read more »
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Max Verstappen admitted there was no resolution to his frustrations with George Russell after the pair made contact on the opening lap of the Azerbaijan sprint race. read more »
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George Russell has dismissed Max Verstappen's complaints that he was too aggressive during their opening lap tussle in the Sprint race in Azerbaijan. The Mercedes driver... read more »
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Max Verstappen called George Russell a "dickhead" after the pair made contact on the opening lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix F1 sprint race. read more »
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Max Verstappen was left fuming at George Russell after the pair made contact on the opening lap of the Azerbaijan GP Sprint. read more »
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In the first sprint race of the season, which followed a new qualifying format (see below), Ferrari's Charles Leclerc led from pole ahead of Perez, as Max Verstappen (Red... read more »
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Max Verstappen was enraged by what he claimed was 'ridiculous' contact from George Russell in the opening seconds of the Azerbaijan sprint race, leaving a hole in his... read more »
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Sergio Perez has won the F1 Sprint from Baku, overtaking Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the victory. Perez started from second on the grid with Leclerc managing to hold... read more »
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George Russell says his surprise improvement of seven places between the two qualifying sessions in Azerbaijan has provided Mercedes “something to learn” from for the future.... read more »
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George Russell says he has "mixed feelings" despite "exceeding expectations" with fourth on the grid for the Baku sprint race. read more »
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George Russell was left to rue a crucial mistake as he missed out on Q3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but insisted Mercedes weren't quick enough to be competitive. read more »
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton suggested he might have managed to beat Carlos Sainz to fourth, but is happy with a fifth-placed start for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.... read more »
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Lewis put together a solid lap in the final session to secure P5 for the Grand Prix. George unfortunately was the wrong side of a very tight bunch and didn't quite make... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |