The FIA has quietly done away with the rule that saw two mandatory pit stops at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. read more »
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F1 teams will be free to choose their own pit strategy in Monaco this season following the disastrous introduction of two mandatory pit stops in 2025. The post Mandatory... read more »
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Formula 1 has abandoned plans to repeat its one-off Monaco Grand Prix pitstop rule in the wake of last year's controversy.With overtaking pretty much impossible in the... read more »
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Before any of the 22 drivers on the 2026 F1 grid take to the track, they will have to complete a mandatory driving test to please the FIA. read more »
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Williams boss James Vowles has addressed claims the team's new F1 challenger failed mandatory crash tests, and revealed when the FW48 will finally take to a racetrack. The... read more »
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Heading into the race tomorrow there is the mandatory two-stop in the race here, which could produce some surprises, and we will be ready to take any opportunity coming our way. read more »
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This weekend's Qatar Grand Prix marks the penultimate race weekend of the 2025 season, where the Lusail International Circuit will host both a sprint race and full-length... read more »
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Our Ask Me Anything team explore why the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix will be a mandatory two pit-stop race. read more »
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F1 remains in limbo over a key talking point in the sport - whether to make a two-stop race mandatory in the future. read more »
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A highly polarising proposal to make two pitstops per race mandatory has been escalated to the Formula 1 commission and debated - but with no clear outcome except an agreement... read more »
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Multiple team principals have raised their concerns at the Brazilian Grand Prix over recent proposals to introduce a mandatory two-stop rule for F1 races. read more »
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Pirelli could be poised to recommend a mandatory two-stop race strategy at this year's F1 Qatar GP in response to the issues experienced in 2024. The post Why a mooted... read more »
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Team bosses appear to pour cold water on plans to make it mandatory for drivers to stop twice for tyres during races. read more »
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After three consecutive Formula 1 grands prix ended up being straightforward one-stops, a mooted plan for mandatory two-stop strategies is failing to get traction.The Baku,... read more »
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Max Verstappen and George Russell have offered their views on the possibility of a mandatory two-stop minimum rule mooted for F1 from next season. The post F1 drivers cast... read more »
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Pirelli motorsport director Mario Isola has confirmed that talks have taken place about the potential to create more mandatory two-stop races in F1. read more »
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It is understood that F1's powers-that-be are considering making two pit stops in each race mandatory. read more »
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F1 is assessing a potential drastic rule change that would enforce a mandatory minimum of two pit stops for teams in Grands Prix. The post F1 assessing potential drastic rule... read more »
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While the Mexican Grand Prix offered a rare mix of strategies, many of the recent races have followed a familiar pattern. George Russell described F1 as a race to Turn 1, with... read more »
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Reserve driver Paul Aron will take over Pierre Gasly's seat for FP1 as part of the mandatory rookie outing requirement, his second in Alpine colours this year. read more »
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A number of drivers have voiced their unease at the FIA's "silly" decision to make the use of cooling vests mandatory at 'heat events' from next year. read more »
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Formula 1 titans Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have criticised plans by the FIA to enforce mandatory use of the cooling vest from 2026, arguing for driver’s freedom to... read more »
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton both urged the governing FIA not to enforce a "silly" rule making cooling vests mandatory for Formula 1 drivers at certain hot races... read more »
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Max Verstappen will not use the cooling vest during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix and says it is "ridiculous" that the device could become mandatory next year -... read more »
Australian Grand Prix
8th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Lando Norris | 0 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 0 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 0 |
| 4 | George Russell | 0 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 0 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 0 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 0 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 0 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 0 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 0 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |