Bernie Ecclestone believes the days of any driver on the grid having a mega millions €50m salary are "over". read more »
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Well done Baku! Lando, Perez, Gasly, Leclerc, Albon, Giovinazzi, Russell and Latifi all join the Virtual GP grid alongside football stars Thibaut Courtois, Aymeric Laporte and... read more »
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Former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi says reverse-grid races are great for junior series, but not for Formula 1. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team rejected the concept of reverse-grid races because it's totally against their racing beliefs. read more »
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After a week break, Veloce Esports brings you another Not The GP Series event with yet more street racing action as this week the drivers will be racing around Baku for the... read more »
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Williams says the arrival of Simon Roberts as its new managing director of its F1 operations completes its planned major technical signings for the short term as it bids to... read more »
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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff accepts the revised aerodynamic testing restrictions for 2022 as the first form of success handicapping by pointing out the contrast in the... read more »
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Ross Brawn was a "little frustrated" that Mercedes was able to block F1's plans for a reverse grid race at the second Austrian Grand Prix. read more »
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Formula 1 managing director of motorsports, Ross Brawn, has accused Mercedes chief Toto Wolff of failing to take the “bigger view” into account when he rejected F1’s plans for... read more »
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Formula 1 is still looking for ways to liven up the second race of double-header weekends with Ross Brawn offering mixing up tyre compounds between the two events as one idea... read more »
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W Series racer Sarah Moore feels a woman driver could find themselves on the grid within the next five to six years. read more »
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Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly have joined F1's Virtual Grand Prix grid for the penultimate event this weekend. read more »
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Two current Formula 1 drivers will make their Virtual Grand Prix debut this weekend in the penultimate round of the esports series, before F1 returns for real next month. The... read more »
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F1 will continue to evaluate possible changes to the traditional weekend format despite a proposal for a reverse-grid qualifying race getting snubbed, says CEO Chase Carey. read more »
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Standing alone in saying no to a reverse grid qualifying race, Toto Wolff is adamant Formula 1 doesn't need "gimmicks" to make for interesting races. read more »
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Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff says there were a number of reasons his team vetoed the proposal for a reverse-grid qualifying race, not least the fact it was not popular with fans. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says F1 does not need a "gimmick" in the form of reverse-grid races in order to make the sport more exciting. read more »
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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has explained the reasons why his team blocked a move to trial reversed-grid qualifying races this year - insisting the series doesn't... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1 is not in need of "gimmicky" reversed-grid races, believing they would have devalued the championship, and left races open to... read more »
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Formula 1 boss Chase Carey says the series will still look at new weekend format ideas despite plans for a Saturday reversed-grid qualifying race failing to be approved read more »
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One-time Grand Prix winner Heikki Kovalainen is here to discuss his victory in Hungary, racing alongside Lewis Hamilton, the highs and lows during his 111 F1 starts and much... read more »
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Silverstone boss Stuart Pringle believes it is too soon to introduce reverse-grid races this season at events including his circuit's second event, but has backed... read more »
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Formula One has confirmed it will not go ahead with plans to include reverse-grid qualifying races at select grands prix this year but is still open to experimentation with its... read more »
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F1 boss, Chase Carey insists that though he and his team are seeking to "enhance the experience" for race fans, he is not seeking to introduce "gimmicks"... read more »
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F1's proposal to introduce a shorter qualifying race at some events is likely to fall at the first hurdle with Mercedes opposed to the idea. 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 |

