ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Sochi paddock following qualifying for the 2017 Russian Grand Prix. Mercedes Valtteri Bottas (3rd): "I think we can... read more »
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The Finn hopes to have a stronger car during Sunday's Russian Grand Prix than in qualifying, and is hoping to get ahead of the Ferraris. read more »
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Esteban Ocon enjoyed his first Q3 appearance in a Formula One qualifying session but reckons he could have been higher on the grid if he was not making mistakes during his... read more »
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Relive one of F1's most gripping qualifying sessions as Ferrari duo Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen look to end Mercedes' recent run of pole positions. For more... read more »
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After his worst qualifying performance in 12 races, Lewis Hamilton has doubts over whether he will be able to recover from his fourth place grid position at the Russian Grand... read more »
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Today's post-qualifying press conference with Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel will start the Russian Grand Prix from pole position after scoring the fastest time during the qualifying session. His fast lap of 1:33.194 set a new track... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel ended his own and Ferrari's pole drought in Russia on Saturday, and admitted after qualifying that it "felt like ages" since his last success. read more »
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We'll see what tomorrow brings. It's a long race and we'll try to confirm this result. read more »
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So far it hasn't been the easiest of weekends for us. read more »
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The German left it late but he headed qualifying for the 47th time in his career, just ahead of Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen. read more »
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SOCHI, Melbourne -- Jolyon Palmer refused to blame his Q1 crash on his long list of Renault problems in the build-up to qualifying in Sochi, saying he just made a "simple... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel reacts to the first Ferrari front row lockout in nine years, plus the views of Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo, Felipe Massa, Max Verstappen,... read more »
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Jolyon Palmer says his crash in the first part of qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix was down to a mistake made under the pressure of a last-gasp effort read more »
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The transcript of the Post Qualifying Press Conference organised by the FIA for the 2017 Russian Grand Prix involving Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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A disappointing result. read more »
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The top ten was our target today and it's encouraging to see both Force Indias make Q3 for the first time this year. read more »
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Ultimately Daniel got everything possible out of the car today. P5 was the maximum achievable. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel admits he did not know just how strong Ferrari's pace would be in qualifying after taking pole position for the Russian Grand Prix. The German snatched... read more »
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Fernando Alonso says Honda's power deficit cost McLaren 2.5 seconds per lap on Sochi's straights during qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix. Alonso qualified 15th... read more »
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It's good to have a car in the top ten once again. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas sit down with the press after qualifying at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Jolyon Palmer owns up to the error that left his Renault in the wall but airs his frustration at yet more time-sapping technical issues. read more »
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Haas driver Romain Grosjean is braced for a "long and painful" Russian Grand Prix after ending up 20th and last in a disastrous qualifying session read more »
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As the hunters and not the hunted, maybe we have some different cards we can play to chase the race victory. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| 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 |

