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      F1 list of punishments revealed as drivers face huge fines and BANS for breaking rule Max Verstappen was guilty of

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      FORMULA ONE drivers risk a season full of heavy fines and even suspensions following the release of the 2025 FIA Sporting Code.Ahead of the new F1 season the motorsport’s governing body, FIA, has released its latest International Sporting Code (ISC).Max Verstappen and co could face a £101,000 fine for swearingCredit: GettyIt comes as part of new rules in the FIA’s 2025 International Sporting CodeCredit: GettyThe Grand Prix Drivers Association called out overzealous officiating last yearCredit: GettyMax Verstappen led driver protests against an overzealous decision to fine him for swearing in a press conference, while previous incidents have seen them frown upon the wearing of jewellery.This incensed his fellow drivers and soon led to the Grand Prix Drivers Association releasing a statement calling for the use of monetary fines to be scrapped.The GDPA also called on FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem to be transparent about where the money generated from fines are allocated.However, the latest ISC appears to have doubled down on that stance and will now grant the FIA the power to fine, suspend and take championship points from drivers.READ MORE IN F1The penalties outlined in Appendix B, previously the “code for good conduct”, outline five areas which would lead to driver sanctions.The first of these in ‘subsection f’ outlines “causing moral injury or loss to the FIA, its bodies, its members or executive officers”, including “any words deeds or swearing”.Strike one for this will land the offending driver a €10,000 (£8.5k) fine, followed by a €20,000 (£16.9k) fine and suspended one-month ban for strike two, with strike three then being a €30,000 (£25.4k) fine, one-month suspension and deduction of Championship points.However, it is noted this can be increased depending on the level of competition, with a specific tier reserved for F1 where the fines are increased by four times the standard amount.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThat means a three-time swearing offender will be hit with a €120,000 (£101.5k) fine, a one-month ban and an unspecified number of their championship points.Subsections i and n follow the same punishments for “any misconduct” under Article 20 and public incitement of hate.Max Verstappen threatens to quit F1 after being forced to do ‘community service’ in bizarre punishment for swearing In section i “misconduct” is defined as “to be understood in particular but not limited to: the general use of language (written or verbal), gesture and/or sign that is offensive, insulting, coarse, rude or abusive and might reasonably be expected or be perceived to be coarse or rude or to cause offence, humiliation or to be inappropriate.”This also covers, “assaulting (elbowing, kicking, punching, hitting, etc.); and incitement to do any of the above”.But subsection o covers the making of personal and religious statements “in violation of the neutrality promoted by the FIA”.The same monetary punishment is once again handed out for offences one through three, but this time with an added need for a public apology and repudiation of their comments.These new rules are not likely to go down well with drivers who were already disgruntled about the issue at the back end of last season.The list of new rules in the FIA’s new Sporting Code More

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      Max Verstappen buys £12million super yacht called ‘Unleash the Lion’ that’s 108-foot long and boasts own beach club

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN is making waves after splashing £12MILLION on a new super yacht.The four-time Formula One world champion has flexed his financial muscles by splashing out on the incredible boat.Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet have taken ownership of a new super yachtCredit: RexThe couple were seen in Italy’s Overmarine shipyardCredit: https://x.com/BRredbullracingThere they took ownership of the vesselCredit: https://x.com/BRredbullracingThe cost for it is estimated to be around £12mCredit: https://x.com/BRredbullracingIt is a Mangusta Gransport 33Credit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachtsAnd it has suitably been named ‘Unleash the Lion’Credit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachtsVerstappen and partner Kelly Piquet were seen at the Overmarine shipyard in Italy to check out their extravagant new purchase.And there the Dutchman was seen with his 33-metre Mangusta GranSport 33, suitably named: “Unleash the Lion” for the first time.The showstopper yacht was commissioned two years ago and is big enough to host TWELVE guests.According to reports, the marine behemoth has five staterooms and three cabins for crew members.READ MORE IN F1On top, there are multiple lounging areas and a spacious sundeck while also having a BEACH CLUB at its stern for easy access to water.Monaco harbour will be the perfect home for the yacht given it is close to where Verstappen lives and the stunning weather there.The yacht is the latest purchase of Verstappen’s super toy range.He previously splashed out on a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMeanwhile, his car collection is conservatively estimated to be worth around £4.9m ($6m), including a private collection of James Bond cars.Verstappen isn’t the only F1 driver to have splashed the cash on a new yacht, with Fernando Alonso doing the same with a 60 Sunreef Power Eco yacht early last year.Geri Horner and Kelly Piquet steal the show as they join Christian Horner and Max Verstappen at plush FIA AwardsIt features a spacious interior with a sundeck and lounging areas on the exteriorCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachtsIt can accommodate up to 12 guestsCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachtsIt also has a beach club at the sternCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachtsThere are fears it could be an indicator of retirement before longCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachtsHowever, former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan believes buying a yacht is an indicator of retirement.He told the Formula For Success podcast: “I just feel now he [Alonso] is probably calculating.“He’s bought a new boat, that’s often an indication to me because I know you [David Coulthard] bought a boat at the time and then retired gracefully after that, and I did the same.“People have a habit of buying boats and retiring. So let’s see what happens.”Verstappen threatened to quit Red Bull last year amid the power struggle between Christian Horner and dad Jos.His contract with the Racing Bulls runs to 2028, but Aston Martin were forced to deny reports last week that Verstappen was set to join them in a deal worth £1billion.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      F1 fans go wild as they’re convinced WINDOWS behind Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari unveiling pic have a secret meaning

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      FORMULA One fans are convinced that the WINDOWS behind Lewis Hamilton in his Ferrari photo-shoot have a secret meaning.Hamilton drove his new SF-24 for the first time this morning after arriving at Ferrari’s HQ in Maranello.Lewis Hamilton has been pictured on his first official day working at FerrariCredit: PABut fans are convinced that the windows have secret meaningHamilton wore a beaming smile as he greeted eager fansThe Brit posted a photo on social media of him standing outside a red house and next to a scarlet red Ferrari F40 on Monday.But the picture, outside the home of team founder Enzo Ferrari, sparked a bizarre theory online.Fans noted that the house had seven windows – a possible hint towards the number of World Drivers’ championships Hamilton has won.But it was the red door in the middle, with the yellow flag above it, that had F1 enthusiasts excited.READ MORE F1 NEWSPeople proposed that the door may symbolise that his arrival will open the gates to him winning a record-breaking eighth title.Hamilton, who has logged the most race wins in F1 history (105), tied Michael Schumacher’s seven titles in 2020.A year later, his historic title fight with Max Verstappen saw him controversially miss out on breaking the record.Race director Michael Masi was sacked from his role for his “human error” mistake in the final race of the season.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Aussie failed to follow strict safety car rules in the Abu Dhabi GP finale and set up a final lap showdown between Hamilton and Verstappen.The upshot was that Verstappen on fresh tyres was able to pass Hamilton half a lap from the end of the race and win the title. Start of F1 races will look very different in 2025 with major change for first time in over a decadeHamilton, 40, will hope the iconic red brings him fresh joy and luck on the track this year.One viral X user captioned their post: “7 windows and a door to 8th! 👑♥️.”While another fan said: “Ferrari knew what they were doing with this photo – manifesting some destiny right here.”A third added: “Hopefully Lewis can walk through that eighth door!”Hamilton said he had always dreamed of driving for the ScuderiaHamilton wrote on Instagram: “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today is one of those days.”I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible.”But part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red.”I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today.”Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.”He becomes the 13th British driver to race for Ferrari in F1.The 40-year-old is following in the footsteps of Nigel Mansell, Eddie Irvine and John Surtees – the last Brit to win the world title in red in 1964.Ollie Bearman, who will drive for Haas on the 2025 grid, became the the first Brit to drive for Ferrari in the 21st century in Saudi Arabia last season.READ MORE SUN STORIESHamilton’s deal, reported to be worth £363million including salary, bonuses, image rights and sponsorships, will run until 2027.The Brit has just over a month to ease into life in scarlet red before pre-season testing commences in Bahrain on February 26.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Lewis Hamilton completes his first lap in a Ferrari… but fans can barely see it as thick fog engulfs iconic F1 circuit

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      FANS missed Lewis Hamilton driving a Ferrari Formula One car for the first time as fog engulfed the track.The seven-time world champion has been at the manufacturer’s HQ in Maranello, Italy since the start of the week.Sky Sports viewers were left struggling to see Lewis Hamilton through the fogCredit: Sky SportsThe mist did clear and Hamilton could be spotted whizzing around the trackCredit: ReutersHamilton posed in Ferrari’s red race suit for the first timeCredit: @lewishamiltonHamilton got the chance to take an old F1 car for a spin today around the Ferrari-owned Fiorano Circuit.Sky Sports News cameras were there to capture the moment live but ended up having a nightmare. They went over to reporter Craig Slater at the wrong moment, who informed them: “I am afraid your timing is very unfortunate because Lewis Hamilton has just flashed past in the last few seconds.”Viewers had to wait for him to come around again, but they were left struggling to see the car due to incredibly thick fog.READ MORE ON HAMILTONFans joked: “He has disappeared in the mist.”Another commented: “Looks like some kind of a secret reveal. Just need to wait for the mist to clear and we will see Hamilton.”Around 1,000 fans were at the Fiorano Circuit to get a glimpse of their new hero.Ferrari released a clip of the 40-year-old Brit in their iconic red race suit coming out the old house of founder Enzo Ferrari and hopping into a car.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSupporters could not hide their excitement ahead of the new season, which starts with testing in Bahrain on February 26, saying: “This is absolutely awesome, what a moment.”A second added: “Still feels like I am stuck in a dream.”Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia On his first day at the Scuderia base on Monday, Hamilton posed for snaps in front of the iconic house wearing a stylish suit.He ended his glittering 12-year stay at Mercedes at the end of last season and penned a two-year deal with Ferrari worth a reported £100million. Hamilton’s right-hand woman and “chief confidante” Angela Cullen is set to join him at Ferrari, having spent the last two years working apart.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      ‘Fire’ say fans as Lewis Hamilton unveils new tattoo with sweet hidden meaning and poses in Ferrari red for first time

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      LEWIS HAMILTON unveiled his latest tattoo as he posed in Ferrari red for the first time.The seven-time world champion made the shock move to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Formula One season. Lewis Hamilton posed with his tattoo artist on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mr.k_tattoo/The British racing driver got the ’11:11′ inking in redCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mr.k_tattoo/The driver left Mercedes for Ferrari for the 2025 F1 seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lewishamilton/He will hope the iconic red brings him fresh joy on the track this year.But he has also got the colour inked on his skin with his new neck tattoo.And there is a beautiful meaning behind the simple bodywork.Hamilton, 40, was pictured wearing a white vest and black beanie hat with his tattoo artist Mr K.READ MORE ON F1And another pic showed a close-up of the new red ink of “11:11” in between four short lines.Mr K captioned the post: “I’m so excited about your new chapter bro. For his Mum 11:11.”And the hidden message is a nod to Hamilton’s mum Carmen who was born on November 11. That sparked a wave of classy messages of support from fans on social media.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne wrote: “Sweet.”Another said: “Nice work and a beautiful tribute.”F1 star Lewis Hamilton tells us the stories behind his tattoosA third added: “Team LH approved – love this.”And a final user replied: “Bellissimo. Amazing Work.”On the same day as the news about his tattoo, Hamilton looked the part in his new Ferrari racing kit. He took to Twitter with a photo decked out in the all-red outfit and wrote “First time in red,” prompting one adoring supporter to proclaim: “This is fire.”Hamilton – who had his first day with The Prancing Horse on Monday – is desperate to secure a record-breaking eighth world crown with his new team.The Brit was cruelly denied No8 in farcical scenes in Abu Dhabi in 2021 as Max Verstappen clinched his maiden title on the final lap of the season.The Red Bull star has reigned for the following three years, while Hamilton has won just two races across that time. But after a more promising 2024 campaign, he will be hoping to match his talent and experience with a better Ferrari car than those produced by Mercedes in recent times. After his unveiling at the Scuderia where he will partner Charles Leclerc under a strict new rule, Hamilton wrote: “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days.”I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today.”Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.”Hamilton had his first day at Ferrari on MondayCredit: PAHe was given a hero’s welcome by adoring fansCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton will have to follow strict rule at Ferrari that he hasn’t had to worry about at any previous F1 team

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      SIR LEWIS HAMILTON is set to face a very special and STRICT rule at Ferrari, which he is not at all used to.Hamilton, 40, shocked the world of Formula One when he rolled credits on his glittering 11-year stint with Mercedes.Sir Lewis Hamilton is set to face a very special and strict rule at FerrariCredit: PAFerrari don’t have a No1 driver like Mercedes did when Hamilton drove for themCredit: AlamySir Lewis signed with Ferrari last year and and is expected to make his on-track debut on Wednesday.However, the British megastar is set for a completely different style with the Scuderia.It is well known several F1 teams quite openly have a driver hierarchy within the team.For example, Max Verstappen is given priority on strategy for Red Bull and the same applied for Hamilton at Mercedes when he teamed up with Valtteri Bottas.Read More on F1The same, though, doesn’t apply for Ferrari regardless of the names that drive their cars.The team is above all else and thus the notion of having a No1 driver is not considered by the Italian team.Therefore, Hamilton will not be receiving any preferential treatment when he links up with Charles Leclerc.Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur said last year: “I remember perfectly that one year ago in the same room, I had tons of questions about Charles number one and Carlos [Sainz] number two and blah, blah, blah.Most read in Motorsport“It’s not that we have a number one that’s a bigger asset. We have two drivers, they are doing a good job.”That poses as an interesting factor considering Hamilton’s dip in form and Leclerc’s rise.Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia Especially considering the Monegasque star has a 100 per cent record of out qualifying his team-mates across a full season. More

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      F1 legend Lewis Hamilton set for emotional reunion with much-loved ex-team member Angela Cullen at Ferrari

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is set to reunite with a former team member at Ferrari.The 40-year-old made a visit to the Scuderia factory yesterday and posed for snaps in a stylish suit in front of founder Enzo Ferrari’s house.Angela Cullen is set to join Lewis Hamilton at FerrariCredit: PAHamilton was unveiled at Ferrari yesterdayCredit: PAHamilton, who has penned a two-year deal worth a reported £100million, is set to be joined by his most trusted aid this season.Angela Cullen will be back by his side, with the Daily Mail claiming she is currently staying just down the road from Ferrari’s HQ in Maranello.The 50-year-old right-hand woman is a huge part of Hamilton’s backroom team, but they have not worked together for the last two years.Cullen was at Mercedes for four of the six world titles he won while at the Silver Arrows.READ MORE IN F1The physio from New Zealand has been labelled the driver’s “chief confidante” and “one of the best things” in Hamilton’s life.She was also part of his trusted “bubble” in Covid and speculation recently arose that they were on a skiing holiday together.Hamilton has been full of praise for mum of two Cullen, saying: “Angela and I are naturally incredibly close. We pretty much live together.”She’s the single hardest-working woman that I get to be around.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”She is focused, selfless, and she makes my weekends peaceful.”Every day I wake up, whatever time it is, she is just positive – never a single day has she been negative, so that’s very, very important. Lewis Hamilton jumps out of a helicopter as F1 star snowboards with Olympic champion in incredible video”I think it’s important in life to put positive people around you. “You can’t be going around with deadweights, you can’t be going around with people who don’t inspire you to be better and lift you up when you’re down.”You need to be around people who can do that for you, and she’s one of them.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Lewis Hamilton turns up for first day of work at Ferrari as F1 star posts awe-inspiring statement after realising dream

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has arrived for his first day of work at Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Formula One season.Hamilton shocked the world when the deal that would see him ditch Mercedes to drive in the scarlet red of the Scuderia was announced almost 12 months ago.Lewis Hamilton has been pictured on his first official day working at FerrariCredit: Instagram / scuderiaferrariHamilton was seen in a stylish suit as he posed in front of Enzo Ferrari’s houseCredit: PAThis had come following an official visit to the Ferrari factory in MaranelloCredit: GettyHamilton wore a beaming smile as he greeted eager fansCredit: GettyHamilton said he had always dreamed of driving for the ScuderiaCredit: GettyBut after getting back to winning ways with the Silver Arrows last season and taking in a skiing holiday, Hamilton has now headed to Italy for his first day of work with his new employer.Taking to social media, Hamilton was seen in a stylish suit outside the house of the team’s founder Enzo Ferrari.On X, formerly known as Twitter, the 40-year-old said: “New era @ScuderiaFerrari.”However, on Instagram, he wrote a far more detailed post where he said he had always dreamed of driving for Ferrari.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton wrote: “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days. “I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. “I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today.”Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHamilton reportedly arrived at Maranello at 10am local time this morning, where he was snapped for photographs that quickly spread across social media.He was accompanied by several people on his way into the factory with a full day of meetings scheduled as part of a “daylong total immersion programme” to get the Brit integrated.F1 fans convinced Ferrari are changing iconic red livery for Lewis Hamilton’s debut season after week-long teaseShortly after midday local time, the official pictures of the superstar in front of Ferrari’s house were published on social media with Hamilton seen posing with his favourite supercar, the Ferrari F40.A team statement cheekily said the wet weather would help him feel at home with “some typically British overcast skies and drizzle”.He was then given the grand tour of the Fiorano House, including Enzo Ferrari’s office, and the pit garage before visiting different departments ahead of technical meetings tomorrow.He was then mobbed by members of the Tifosi as he showed off a beaming smile outside of the factory.Hamilton will become the 13th British driver to race for Ferrari in F1, following in the footsteps of the likes of Nigel Mansell, Eddie Irvine and John Surtees – the last Brit to win the world title with Ferrari in 1964.Ollie Bearman, who will drive for Haas on the 2025 grid, became the shock 12th-ever British driver for Ferrari at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix and the first in the 21st century.Hamilton’s deal, reported to be worth £363million including salary, bonuses, image rights and sponsorships, will run for the 2025 and 2026 F1 seasons.It will be the first time in his F1 career that Hamilton has not raced backed by Mercedes power, with his time at McLaren coming with a Mercedes engine before joining the main works team in 2013.He is statistically the most successful driver in the history of the motorsport, with a joint-record seven world driver’s titles, a record 105 race wins, a record 202 podiums and a record 104 pole positions.READ MORE SUN STORIESFans will get their first taste of Hamilton in a Ferrari car during pre-season testing in Bahrain in March, while the first race of season commences in Australia on March 16.He will partner Charles Leclerc throughout the season.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More