George Russell admitted he was "absolutely gutted" after an incredible - yet heartbreaking - Mercedes debut at the Sakhir GP finished without a deserved maiden... read more »
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George Russell expects his Mercedes Formula 1 debut in the Sakhir Grand Prix to be "quite a fatiguing race" considering his struggles fitting into the cockpit of... read more »
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Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff can understand the anguish Lewis Hamilton is likely going through in missing the first grand prix of his Formula 1 career. read more »
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Do Mercedes need Lewis Hamilton after George Russell's starring stand-in performance in Bahrain, and could it impact a big-money F1 deal? We take a look at some of the... read more »
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Just 0.056s separated the top three cars in qualifying for Formula 1's inaugural Sakhir Grand Prix, as Valtteri Bottas took full advantage of Lewis Hamilton's absence... read more »
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George Russell has stressed that he is heading into Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix "with an open mind" despite securing a front-row start on his Mercedes debut.... read more »
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George Russell admitted he was pleased yet still a little "gutted" to come so close to taking pole position on his Mercedes debut after his superb performance subbing... read more »
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George Russell admits he's "gutted" to have missed out on his first career pole position by just 0.026s, as he was beaten by Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton stand-in George Russell has revealed he has had to relearn driving with what he has described as an "alien" Mercedes that propelled him to a stunning... read more »
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Mercedes has denied that George Russell's Sakhir GP outing is a "shoot-out" or will have any impact on Lewis Hamilton's contract talks but Christian Horner... read more »
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Toto Wolff will not look to use George Russell's display for Mercedes in this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix to influence talks with Lewis Hamilton over a new Formula 1... read more »
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Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff remains cautious about the prospect of Lewis Hamilton returning to action for the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP as contract talks get put on... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo feels the glass is "half-full" when it comes to Lewis Hamilton's Covid-19 absence as he has already wrapped up the World title. read more »
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Toto Wolff says George Russell's Sakhir outing it will have "no influence" on contract talks with Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said it would require a "very positive development" for Lewis Hamilton to race again before the end of the season. read more »
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After Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19, George Russell stepped up to Mercedes and headed both Formula 1 practice sessions for the Sakhir Grand Prix read more »
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George Russell took the plaudits of the Formula 1 paddock amid a skilled, timesheet-topping debut for Mercedes which has raised tantalising questions and prospects for Lewis... read more »
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Revealing that Lewis Hamilton is "not feeling great", Toto Wolff admits that he is unsure if the world champion will race again this season. read more »
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George Russell believes the lap times after Friday in Bahrain are "deceiving", suggesting he is one and a half tenths slower than Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas described his Sakhir Grand Prix Friday as "tricky" after he trailed new Mercedes team-mate George Russell through both practice sessions. Russell... read more »
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George Russell conceded to being "battered and bruised" after the first day as Lewis Hamilton's stand-in at Mercedes. read more »
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George Russell topped both Friday practice sessions for Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's stand-in ahead of the Formula 1 Sakhir Grand Prix. Here's how and when to watch... read more »
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Britain's George Russell sets the fastest time in first practice at the Sakhir Grand Prix as he has his first miles in Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes. read more »
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George Russell stayed ahead of the pack in Sakhir GP Practice Two to complete an incredible first day in the Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton's stand-in doubling up on... read more »
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George Russell maintained his strong start to his Mercedes debut as he completed a sweep of Friday's practice sessions at Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix. Williams... 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 |