George Russell says he would be more in favour of a qualifying reverse grid race than an actual grand prix, either way Mercedes will win it. read more »
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McLaren is firmly against the introduction of reversed-grid races in Formula 1 due to the "artificial randomness" it would set in motion, says its Team Principal... read more »
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Several Formula 1 front-runners are on the brink of grid penalties after taking on fresh power unit components for Formula 1's Russian Grand Prix. Formula 1's power... read more »
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Aston Martin is set to run its F1 cars in its British racing green colour scheme when it returns to the grid in 2021. read more »
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Aston Martin is set to adopt the classic British racing green colours for its Formula 1 car livery in 2021 upon the brand's works return to the grid read more »
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Formula 1 drivers fear there is a risk of victories being devalued if grand prix chiefs go through with plans for reverse grid races in the future read more »
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Most drivers remain against the idea of F1 introducing reverse-grid races at certain events next year. At the Russian GP, they explained why... read more »
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Most Formula 1 drivers are opposed to the idea of holding reverse-grid sprint races in place of qualifying next year. read more »
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McLaren driver Carlos Sainz has suggested holding a one-off trial of a reverse-grid race in Formula 1 as he is "curious" to see the outcome. read more »
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Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have yet to secure seats on the grid next season, and both Haas drivers are open to other categories. read more »
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In the second of our special episodes chronicling what it’s like to drive for Scuderia Ferrari, we fast forward into the modern era. There are superb stories from Nigel Mansell... read more »
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ESPN's Jake Michaels ranks Formula One's grid ahead of the start of the second half of the 2020 season in Russia. read more »
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The latest on the F1 driver market and Crash.net's predictions of which drivers will get the final seats on offer revealed... read more »
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Jenson Button confirmed the story that he broke his hand on a night out with two thirds of the F1 grid there to see before the Japansese GP. read more »
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Fernando Alonso returned to Renault's Formula 1 factory in the UK on Monday as he ramped up preparations for his comeback to the championship. It was confirmed in May that... read more »
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It is a case of "never say never" for Robert Kubica with regards to making another comeback to the Formula 1 grid, but is realistic about the chances. read more »
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George Russell has criticised F1's plan to introduce reverse-grid races in the future, saying the proposal would make drivers "look a little bit stupid". read more »
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Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer hopes Sergio Perez is able to secure a position on the grid after being dropped by the team for 2021. read more »
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Italian pundit and former racing driver Davide Valsecchi says that on current form Kimi Raikkonen is one of the top five drivers on the grid. read more »
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes the $200 million fee implemented for new teams to join the Formula 1 grid will safeguard the sport as it "incentivises people... read more »
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans brings together a grid of drivers from across the motorsport spectrum, and although the current Formula 1 grid goes unrepresented, 14 former F1 stars... read more »
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Formula 1 has launched a fan survey in a bid to gauge interest in introducing reversed-grid Sprint Races at four grand prix in the 2021 season. Championship officials wanted to... read more »
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Esteban Ocon has emphasised that he is getting on top of Renault's R.S.20 in qualifying despite failing to beat team-mate Daniel Ricciardo in dry conditions this season.... read more »
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Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel believes F1's plan to introduce reverse-grid races would be "wrong in the name of sport". read more »
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Ever the purist, Sebastian Vettel argues the a move towards things like reverse grids is "testimony" that the sport has failed. 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 |

