Monisha Kaltenborn could not guarantee that Sauber will be on the grid next year, amid comments from Bernie Ecclestone that F1 could see eight three-car teams read more »
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Kamui Kobayashi says he is unsure whether he will be on the Formula 1 grid for his home round of the championship in Japan, in two weeks' time. Kobayashi has raced for... read more »
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Nico Rosberg is not concerned the ban on certain team radio instructions will hurt him more than any other driver on the grid read more »
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Jenson Button believes Formula 1 fans can expect to see a bigger difference between drivers’ getaways from the grid at the start of races as a result of the crackdown on team... read more »
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With the increased focus on reliability and durability in 2014, keeping an eye on the number of power unit components throughout the season could prove key to any championship... read more »
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Heading in to this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, nine drivers are staring down the barrel of potential grid penalties. read more »
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Peter Prodromou returns to work for McLaren this week following an eight year stint at Red Bull, working alongside chief designer Adrian Newey. Prodromou played a key role in... read more »
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Outgoing Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Jean-Eric Vergne has hinted he would consider racing in other disciplines if he fails to secure an alternative drive on the 2015 F1 grid. read more »
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Nicolas Prost has been handed a 10-second penalty for causing an avoidable collision with Nick Heidfeld during the first ever Formula E race. The Frenchman, who was leading at... read more »
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Under the technical guidance of the renowned Pat Symonds, Williams has returned to the sharp-end of the grid this season. GPUpdate.net sat down with him to discuss the journey... read more »
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GP2 championship leader Jolyon Palmer says he is 'optimistic' that he will be on the Formula 1 grid next season as he bids to make the step up to the top echelon of... read more »
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Highly rated former team boss Ross Brawn has admitted he held 'what if' talks with Ferrari, but insists he is not seeking a return to the Formula 1 grid. The Brit has... read more »
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Ferrari's new chief executive officer, Sergio Marchionne, has described returning to the front of the Formula 1 grid "not negotiable" and of the highest... read more »
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Lotus team principal Gerard Lopez has conceded that his squad made a design mistake with the E22, with the Enstone-based outfit enduring a woeful 2014 campaign. Lotus has been... read more »
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If it was Adam Parr’s intention to provoke when he stated that three-car teams will definitely be on the F1 grid in 2015 then Eric Boullier for one isn’t rising to the bait. read more »
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It's expected that Ferrari will confirm the appointment of Bob Bell as it looks to bolster its technical team in the hope of returning to the front of the grid in 2015.... read more »
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Marco Mattiacci says Ferrari "could have done better" on home soil, but that Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen started too far behind to "have a normal race". read more »
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We rate the drivers for their performance in the 2014 edition of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza 1 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault | Grid: 8th| Race: 6th | 8/10 Vettel... read more »
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As predicted heading in to the weekend, a one-stop strategy for the Italian Grand Prix was in full effect across the grid, with just Esteban Gutierrez bucking the trend after... read more »
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Eventual finishing positions of eighth (Jenson Button) and 10th (Kevin Magnussen) weren't quite what McLaren was expecting following yesterday's promising qualifying... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to start on the front row in Italy, while Daniil Kvyat and Marcus Ericsson both have penalties... read more »
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In front of their adoring Tifosi, the Scuderia Ferrari team saw Fernando Alonso take seventh place on the grid, but Kimi Raikkonen struggled during qualifying and will start... read more »
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Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button both admitted they were braced for a place lower down the grid before McLaren locked out the third row for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen struggles to match his free practice pace in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, the former F1 champion landing 12th on the grid. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says there is no reason to think Williams cannot challenge Mercedes for victory from the second row of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix 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 |
