George Russell pipped team-mate Kimi Antonelli to the fastest time of first practice in an early show of Mercedes strength around Suzuka ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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As Formula 1 heads to Suzuka, Japan, a teammate battle is brewing. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have driven the pace-setting Mercedes to one win each. How will they race... read more »
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An emotional moment for Mercedes F1 star Kimi Antonelli led to orders being ignored at the Chinese Grand Prix last time out. read more »
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An astonishing transfer claim has been made about F1 championship leader George Russell who could leave Mercedes for a rival team. read more »
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George Russell was an interested spectator as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc went to battle. read more »
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F1TV commentator and former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer joins Tom Clarkson in the Shanghai paddock to reflect on an action-packed Chinese Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli became the... read more »
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Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix with George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton third. read more »
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Today's post-race press conference with Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Kimi Antonelli sealed his spot in the Formula 1 history books with a maiden pole position and victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, but attention has swiftly turned to whether he... read more »
Dutch Grand Prix
23rd of August 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 219 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 169 |
| 3 | George Russell | 160 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 138 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 128 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | 109 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 92 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 68 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 43 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 379 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 307 |
| 3 | McLaren | 220 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 177 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 66 |
| 6 | Alpine | 61 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 21 |
| 8 | Audi | 12 |
| 9 | Williams | 11 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 1 |