Valtteri Bottas continues to set the pace in Qatar as mysterious rear wing oscillation hampers Max Verstappen's efforts. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas edged Lewis Hamilton in final practice in Qatar as Red Bull's rear wing actuator issues continued to hamper Max Verstappen. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas spearheaded a Mercedes one-two in final practice ahead of qualifying for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix that proved problematic for Max Verstappen. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes the same regulation that punished Lewis Hamilton in Silverstone 'could have been applied' against Max Verstappen in Brazil. read more »
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Mercedes have shown their "true nature" through their call for a review into Max Verstappen's Turn 4 defending, says the Red Bull driver. read more »
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Max Verstappen ended the opening day of the first-ever Qatar Grand Prix in third place after topping the morning session before. Team-mate Sergio Perez finished the day in... read more »
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Max Verstappen knows there's still plenty to do this weekend, but he finds the Losail International Circuit 'really cool' to drive. read more »
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The result of last weekends Sao Paulo Grand Prix is final after the FIA rejected Mercedes' request to review the incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on lap... read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi appears set to face questions from Formula 1 drivers over racing standards after Mercedes' request to review Max Verstappen's driving... read more »
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On a busy opening day of track action at the Losail International Circuit, Bottas set the fastest lap of the day in FP2 of 1m23.148s to claim top spot ahead of... read more »
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Toto Wolff has insisted that Mercedes' request for FIA to review Max Verstappen's defensive manoeuvre in Brazil wasn't in hope of the Red Bull driver receiving a... read more »
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Damon Hill and Christian Horner weren't on the same page when it came to debating Max Verstappen's defending in Brazil. read more »
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Hamilton heads into the Qatar weekend on a high after charging from 10th on the grid to win in Brazil last Sunday, cutting Red Bull rival Max Verstappen's championship... read more »
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Christian Horner has lamented criticism of Max Verstappen ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix and insisted F1 should be "encouraging not criticising" the Dutchman. read more »
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Mercedes has denied that it has "score marks" on its rear wing following accusations from Red Bull. Red Bull has threatened to protest Mercedes' rear wing after... read more »
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Drivers and fans alike have been asking for more consistency in stewarding decisions in the wake of the Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton battle in Brazil, but how have the FIA... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has insisted he has no perspective on the decision to deny Mercedes a review of Max Verstappen's defence of the lead at the Brazilian Grand Prix, read more »
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Max Verstappen has been criticised by Toto Wolff, who said his defending is below the standards expected in Formula 1. read more »
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen was fastest in FP1 but it was Bottas who set the quickest time of the day - under the floodlights in FP2 - at 1m23.148s.Pierre Gasly was an... read more »
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Max Verstappen outpaced Lewis Hamilton in second practice at the inaugural Qatar GP - but the title contenders finished third and fourth on the timesheet, with Mercedes'... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas put Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in the shade under the lights for the first time ahead of this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner feels the FIA 'avoided a Pandora's box scenario' following the decision of the stewards in the Brazilian Grand Prix... read more »
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As F1 heads towards a conclusion to its first proper title battle between two different teams in the hybrid era, tensions between Red Bull and Mercedes have been steadily... read more »
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Jump onboard with Max Verstappen as he sets the fastest lap in F1's first ever session at the Losail Circuit in Qatar... For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com... read more »
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The FIA has denied Mercedes request for a right to review the Interlagos stewards decision not to investigate the incident involving Max Verstappen in last weekend's... read more »
Australian Grand Prix
8th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |