We chat to all 20 drivers ahead of the race weekend in Bahrain, including the three who are in different seats for the penultimate race of the season. For more F1® videos,... read more »
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Stoffel Vandoorne said Mercedes' decision to give George Russell the nod over him for the Sakhir Grand Prix "hurts". read more »
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New drivers, new circuits, and a whole lot of uncertainty... there was much to talk about on Thursday, ahead of the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix! Check out press conference... read more »
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Max Verstappen doesn't expect this weekend's Sakhir F1 Grand Prix to be any easier despite Lewis Hamilton being absent after testing positive for COVID-19. read more »
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has urged George Russell to "enjoy the night and day" difference during his first experience of racing a competitive car when he takes... read more »
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Following a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix just a few days ago, Formula One drivers will be back in action this weekend as they are set to conquer the Outer layout of the Bahrain... read more »
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Charles Leclerc says he would "bet" on George Russell winning at the first attempt when he makes his Mercedes F1 debut at this weekend's Sakhir GP. read more »
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George Russell's contemporaries quipped that he should be in contention for pole position and victory when he steps up to Mercedes at this weekend's Sakhir Grand... read more »
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Just four days after his fiery accident in Bahrain, sidelined Haas driver Romain Grosjean made a triumphant return to the F1 paddock, where he met marshals and medical staff... read more »
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Jack Aitken has revealed he initiated contact with Williams F1 about being George Russell's replacement for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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Jack Aitken has revealed it was he that reached out to Williams asking about their driver plans when it looked like a Sakhir Grand Prix opportunity might open up. read more »
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Stoffel Vandoorne says not being chosen as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for the Sakhir Grand Prix despite being the official reserve driver for Mercedes 'hurts'. read more »
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Mercedes reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne has revealed the decision to overlook him as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has dismissed suggestions that the result of this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix will determine who drives for Mercedes in 2022. read more »
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George Russell has detailed the "intense" 48 hours that led to his call-up to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the Sakhir GP - revealing he was "in the... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has admitted it will not look good if he gets beaten by Mercedes' substitute driver George Russell at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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George Russell said the call from Mercedes confirming he would replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir GP came when he was in the bathroom. read more »
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George Russell says he is under "no pressure" as he prepares to race Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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Stoffel Vandoorne admits to being left feeling "hurt" by Mercedes decision to draft in George Russell for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix, but respects the... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas acknowledges that if George Russell beats him on his Mercedes debut as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix "it... read more »
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Lando Norris says McLaren cannot afford to take their foot off the gas if they are to claim third place in the Constructors' Championship in 2020. read more »
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Romain Grosjean returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Bahrain, four days after the high-speed accident at the venue that left him with burns. Grosjean speared into the Armco... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has expressed the "great motivation" he has been given from having George Russell as his team-mate for the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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George Russell first heard he might replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix via a 2am phone call from Toto Wolff he took "in the... read more »
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Will Buxton and Lawrence Barretto are here with the major talking points from Bahrain, including George Russell stepping up to replace Lewis Hamilton, Pietro Fittipaldi's... 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 |