Stepping into Lewis Hamilton's W11 for the Sakhir Grand Prix, Lando Norris reckons George Russell can achieve both pole position and the race win. read more »
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Max Verstappen believes it will be "very tough" for Red Bull to beat Mercedes in Bahrain this weekend even in the absence of Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton read more »
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Jack Aitken is hopeful the short layout of the outer circuit in Bahrain will create "chaos" and aid his chances of scoring points on his Formula 1 debut this weekend.... read more »
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George Russell believes he has the "hardest shoes ever to fill" by standing in for Lewis Hamilton in the world championship-winning Mercedes at the Sakhir GP. read more »
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Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has conceded it would "not look good" for his career if Lewis Hamilton's replacement George Russell beats him in Bahrain this... read more »
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George Russell has revealed he will be going through the pain barrier this weekend in his attempt to fill the sizeable race boots vacated by Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Max Verstappen doesn't expect this weekend's Sakhir F1 Grand Prix to be any easier despite Lewis Hamilton being absent after testing positive for COVID-19. read more »
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has urged George Russell to "enjoy the night and day" difference during his first experience of racing a competitive car when he takes... read more »
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George Russell's contemporaries quipped that he should be in contention for pole position and victory when he steps up to Mercedes at this weekend's Sakhir Grand... read more »
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Stoffel Vandoorne says not being chosen as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for the Sakhir Grand Prix despite being the official reserve driver for Mercedes 'hurts'. read more »
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Mercedes reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne has revealed the decision to overlook him as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix... read more »
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F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam and this week's special guest Beth - better known as @BefF1 on YouTube - discuss Mick Schumacher's upcoming F1 debut with Haas in 2021... read more »
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George Russell has detailed the "intense" 48 hours that led to his call-up to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the Sakhir GP - revealing he was "in the... read more »
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George Russell said the call from Mercedes confirming he would replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir GP came when he was in the bathroom. read more »
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George Russell says he is under "no pressure" as he prepares to race Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas acknowledges that if George Russell beats him on his Mercedes debut as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix "it... read more »
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Williams stand-in driver Jack Aitken has revealed how his "impatience" led to him contacting the team over a possibility of a race drive amidst the merry-go-round... read more »
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George Russell first heard he might replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix via a 2am phone call from Toto Wolff he took "in the... read more »
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Will Buxton and Lawrence Barretto are here with the major talking points from Bahrain, including George Russell stepping up to replace Lewis Hamilton, Pietro Fittipaldi's... read more »
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George Russell says it has been an "intense 48 hours" since finding out he would be replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes at F1's Sakhir GP. read more »
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Stoffel Vandoorne admits he feels disappointed after not being called up by Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's F1 Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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George Russell insists there is no special pressure this weekend as he deputises for Lewis Hamilton, revealing that 'the call' from Toto Wolff came at 2 am on Tuesday. read more »
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Stoffel Vandoorne has admitted that it "hurts" not to have been chosen to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this weekend, but says he respects the Formula 1... read more »
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George Russell has revealed he was in the bathroom in the early hours of the morning when Mercedes boss Toto Wolff called to ask him to replace Lewis Hamilton in this... read more »
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George Russell says he has not been set any targets by Mercedes as he heads into his first race with the team at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. Russell has been drafted... read more »
Brazilian Grand Prix
8th of November 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 380 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 261 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 259 |
| 4 | George Russell | 250 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 245 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 221 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 150 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 105 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 79 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 43 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 630 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 504 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 380 |
| 4 | McLaren | 371 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 104 |
| 6 | Alpine | 74 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |