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Driver Championship 2026 Season
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 340
pts
2 George Russell Mercedes 238
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3 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 229
pts
4 Max Verstappen Red Bull 221
pts
5 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 215
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6 Lando Norris McLaren 201
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7 Oscar Piastri McLaren 138
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8 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 97
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9 Liam Lawson RB F1 Team 75
pts
10 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team 41
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Mercedes confirms Russell's Singapore GP grid penalty following Sepang retirement
Mercedes has now confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty at this weekend’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix following his retirement in Malaysia.The Mercedes driver was running third u...
Mercedes confirms Russell's Singapore GP grid penalty following Sepang retirement
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Did McLaren's latest upgrade work? Not even McLaren is sure yet
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the latest raft of updates improved its car's potential, but whether it has climbed up F1's pecking order remains an open question.
Did McLaren's latest upgrade work? Not even McLaren is sure yet
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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a disorderly Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clinching his first victory of the season, as George Russell’s title hopes dwindled further with a late retireme...
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on
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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a disorderly Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clinching his first victory of the season, as George Russell’s title hopes dwindled further with a late retireme...
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on
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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a disorderly Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clinching his first victory of the season, as George Russell’s title hopes dwindled further with a late retireme...
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on
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Piastri admits McLaren no longer in the fight for wins
Oscar Piastri has admitted McLaren is no longer in the fight for race wins after team principal Andrea Stella rated the team only fourth in the pecking order at Sepang. The post Piastri admits McLa...
Piastri admits McLaren no longer in the fight for wins
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Lewis Hamilton makes casino joke after Ferrari tyre disaster at F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Lewis Hamilton poked fun at Ferrari's strategy blunder after staging F1 podium fightback at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton makes casino joke after Ferrari tyre disaster at F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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Stella Demands Answers From Mercedes HPP as Norris Suffers Straight-Line Speed Deficit
As the Formula 1 paddock navigates the brutal heat of the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, McLaren finds itself fighting multiple battles. While Red Bull has firmly reestablished its qualifying...
Stella Demands Answers From Mercedes HPP as Norris Suffers Straight-Line Speed Deficit
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Lewis Hamilton reveals how Ferrari “hit the sweet spot” with late F1 car changes in Bahrain GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton explains how Ferrari "hit the sweet spot" in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Lewis Hamilton reveals how Ferrari “hit the sweet spot” with late F1 car changes in Bahrain GP qualifying
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Max Verstappen shocks Mercedes with stunning F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia pole position
Max Verstappen left Mercedes in shock during qualifying for the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia, taking pole position while the Silver Arrows struggled for performance. The post Max Verstappen shocks Mer...
Max Verstappen shocks Mercedes with stunning F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia pole position
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Mercedes introduces new floor, sidepods for F1 Bahrain GP
Mercedes has revealed its updates for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, introducing a vastly reworked floor and new sidepods as it seeks to increase its control in both 2026 championships...
Mercedes introduces new floor, sidepods for F1 Bahrain GP
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The reasons behind Alonso renewing F1 contract with Aston Martin
It had been on the cards for a long time, but ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia it was finally officially announced: Fernando Alonso will add another year to his illustrious Formula 1 car...
The reasons behind Alonso renewing F1 contract with Aston Martin
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Ford Is Returning to WRC as Full Factory Team in 2028
Ford is currently involved in F1, NASCAR, WEC, and Dakar, and it'll soon add WRC to its roster of racing disciplines. The post Ford Is Returning to WRC as Full Factory Team in 2028 appeared first o...
Ford Is Returning to WRC as Full Factory Team in 2028
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Verstappen reveals GT racing return
Max Verstappen will get back behind the wheel of a Mercedes GT3 car later this month for the first time since he was cruelly denied victory on debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours
Verstappen reveals GT racing return
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Mercedes marks Malaysia return with special livery
Mercedes has revealed a one-off Petronas-inspired look for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as Formula 1 returns to Sepang after nine years away. The post Mercedes marks Malaysia retur...
Mercedes marks Malaysia return with special livery
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Edward Jones signs on as first primary sponsor of Dixon's Arrow McLaren entry
The first sponsor for Scott Dixon’s No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevy has been announced, with the signing of financial services company Edward Jones.Named as the new 'Private Wealth Management Partner' ac...
Edward Jones signs on as first primary sponsor of Dixon's Arrow McLaren entry
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Aston Martin retains Alonso and Stroll for F1 2027
Fernando Alonso has finally confirmed that he will continue with Aston Martin into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, ending all speculation surrounding his future.For months the 45-year-old had been ans...
Aston Martin retains Alonso and Stroll for F1 2027
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Why McLaren was so much slower than Mercedes on Baku's straights
For all the talk of rivals catching Mercedes, which has held fire on its more significant upgrades until next weekend's Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the Brackley team has been able to ...
Why McLaren was so much slower than Mercedes on Baku's straights
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Ferrari F1 Doesn’t Need Horner. It Needs Another Montezemolo
The F1 team used to be a priority for Ferrari leadership, but that may have changed, and the road car business now seems to be the focus. Horner or Hamilton can't fix that. The post Ferrari F1 Does...
Ferrari F1 Doesn’t Need Horner. It Needs Another Montezemolo
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Can we just let racing series have their differences?
F1's celebration of its closest race finish since 2002 drew jabs and jokes from NASCAR journalists and IndyCar's Scotty McLaughlin, but differences between series are a good thing - can't we celebr...
Can we just let racing series have their differences?
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