Bottas took a new power unit for Sunday's race, and moved back to 16th on the grid, ahead only of other drivers who had taken penalties - including Max Verstappen in... read more »
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1996 Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill has criticised Valtteri Bottas' defence on Max Verstappen at the Russian Grand Prix last Sunday. Verstappen started from the back... read more »
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The grid for the Russian Grand Prix is as mixed up as you could possibly imagine in the wake of four drivers taking a raft of power unit penalties. read more »
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Amended starting grid for the VTB Russian Grand Prix after penalties applied. read more »
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Antonio Giovinazzi is the latest driver to take a grid penalty at the Russian Grand Prix, dropping five places for a new gearbox fitted. read more »
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Ferrari racing director Laurent Mekies says the main objective in introducing a new hybrid system in Russia was "above all is for next year". read more »
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Verstappen changed all his Honda power unit elements between FP1 and FP2 at Sochi, and the Dutchman will thus start Sunday's race from the back of the grid.All teams are... read more »
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Formula 1 drivers have been provided new guidance on how they can conduct practice starts at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix in the wake of Lewis Hamilton's... read more »
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Honda F1 boss Toyoharu Tanabe has re-iterated his hopes to change the way engine penalties are calculated, and to decrease the cost of repairs. read more »
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Michael Masi says the incidents that took place at Silverstone and Monza, and the penalties that were given, cannot be compared. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Chrisitan Horner has suggested the FIA could have made a "statement" by handing both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen identical penalties for... read more »
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Teams are entering the final third of the 2021 season braced for possible penalties as they hit the limit of their season allocation for power unit elements.Red Bull has... read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi is adamant the penalties handed to F1 title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for their clashes this season are not comparable. read more »
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Max Verstappen's grid penalty for crashing into Lewis Hamilton could be the catalyst that swings the momentum in Hamilton's favour. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas and Pierre Gasly face a difficult Italian Grand Prix as both serve hefty penalties for power unit changes. read more »
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Toto Wolff has revealed Mercedes is considering introducing a fourth engine at the Italian Grand Prix. read more »
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The Dutch Grand Prix has thrown up an appetising front row as home hero Max Verstappen starts on pole, with his main F1 title rival Lewis Hamilton alongside him. read more »
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The FIA has warned the F1 teams they face the threat of possible penalties if found to breach new pit lane rules drawn up specifically for the Dutch Grand Prix. read more »
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Sergio Perez and Nicholas Latifi will both start the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort from the pit lane due to penalties, the FIA has confirmed. read more »
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Haas Formula 1 drivers Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher have avoided penalties for impeding Sebastian Vettel during qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel's comments spared Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin after they blocked him during Q1 at Zandvoort. read more »
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Sergio Perez has confirmed Red Bull will consider taking power unit penalties for the Dutch Grand Prix after suffering a "massive blow up" in qualifying. read more »
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Haas drivers Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher have both avoided penalties for the Dutch Grand Prix after an investigation into the blocking of Sebastian Vettel. read more »
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Lando Norris, Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll all serve five-place grid penalties for the Belgian Grand Prix which means a shake-up following qualifying. read more »
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Amended starting grid for the Rolex Belgian Grand Prix after penalties applied. 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 |
