As reported by Autosport last week, the FIA has closed off a potential loophole that some teams may have been using in getting personnel outside of their main F1 team to help... read more »
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As part of what sources have suggested is a ramped-up effort by motor racing's governing body to ensure compliance with the cost cap rules, it has now stepped in regarding... read more »
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Did Ferrari run their perfect race, or were they just fortunate with the weather and Aston Martin's lacklustre Baku performance? What is the fallout after Perez fought... read more »
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In the end the team had nothing to gain by so doing and the anomaly in the regulations is set to be addressed before the next sprint event in Austria.McLaren could potentially... read more »
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As revealed by Autosport a loophole has emerged in the new sprint format regulations regarding the usage of tyres in the shootout.Drivers are obliged to use one set of new... read more »
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The rule in question relates to tyre usage for the three-part Saturday shootout session that determines the grid for the sprint later in the day.The intent of the rule is that... read more »
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Mercedes were "surprised" their rivals did not find the loophole that enabled them to come up with their radical sidepod concept for F1 2022. read more »
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The FIA has closed a loophole in the technical regulations that Mercedes sought to exploit with a controversial front wing. read more »
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Max Verstappen has conceded to 'not having a clue' he was F1 world champion for a second time after a loophole in the regulations was exposed at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl believes that Formula 1 teams are responsible for the loophole that saw full points awarded on Sunday in Japan, despite the shortened event. In... read more »
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McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has conceded 'feeling responsible' for the points loophole that allowed Max Verstappen to secure his second F1 title in Japan on... read more »
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The Japanese Grand Prix ended in confusion over whether or not Max Verstappen had done enough to win the world championship after the Suzuka race was only able to run just past... read more »
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Leclerc is one of six drivers who has received a back of the grid penalty heading into qualifying at Spa on Saturday as many opted to take a fresh power unit this... read more »
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2022's F1 season came with new 18" tyres and new rules to go with them, but Aston Martin appear to have found a clever loophole that gets around the rules to give... read more »
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The Silverstone-based team introduced an intriguing wing design in Budapest on Friday, having seemingly found a loophole in the wording of the regulations and been given the... read more »
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Fernando Alonso has praised the FIA for thinking "out of the box" after drivers were given video demonstrations as to why penalties have been handed out in recent... read more »
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The Miami Grand Prix was both incredible and dull at the same time, but that didn't stop Mercedes from trying their hardest to improve their W13 F1 car. Jake Boxall-Legge... read more »
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Guenther Steiner says he does not want to "open a loophole" that undoes the budget cap by saying yes to sprint races. read more »
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While the FIA are not expecting a Brawn GP-esque loophole to be found in the new regulations, they are wary of the rules being interpreted differently. read more »
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Ross Brawn says F1 has embarked on a period of 'rule-busting' to ensure none of the teams find a loophole in the 2022 rules. read more »
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The 2022 season could spring a few surprises if a team or two manage to find a loophole in the new regulations. read more »
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After Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton noted Red Bull was running a "bendy wing" on the rear of the car at the Spanish Grand Prix last month, the FIA moved to clamp... read more »
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From Mercedes' unique response to Formula 1's 2021 floor rules, to Ferrari's hidden serrated vanes and McLaren's loophole of the new diffuser regulations, a... read more »
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McLaren's diffuser on the MCL35M has attracted much attention during pre-season testing - but no loopholes have been exploited, says renowned F1 designer Gary Anderson. read more »
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McLaren looks to have found a loophole in the 2021 Formula 1 regulations which govern the diffuser, with their development raising a few eyebrows amongst rival teams in the... 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 |