The Burning Questions
Will Lewis Hamilton experience any knock-on effects from the virus?
How will George Russell readjust to the Williams after a taste at the front?
Who can go into the winter break on a high?
Which team will claim third in the standings and which driver will claim fourth?
The Track
The Stats
Track Length: 5.554 km
Laps: 55
Race Distance: 305.355 km
First Grand Prix: 2009
Race Lap Record: Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 2019 | 1:39.283
Outright Lap Record: Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 2019 | 1:34.779
Most Driver Wins: Lewis Hamilton | 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
Most Constructor Wins: Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
The Weather
The Quotes
George Russell | “Obviously as a driver you always believe in yourself, you always have confidence in yourself. Being at Williams the past 18 months, not even being able to fight for points, deep down you think you’re doing a good job but you never quite know until you get that chance to prove it.”
Sergio Pérez | “I’m not fully in control of my future at the moment and it’s something that bothers you, I think any human being in this position would struggle a bit. But given it’s not in my hands, given the victory came, it took a long time but it came, I feel I made the most of my opportunities. If I have a seat for next year it’s great but if not, I’m willing to come back in ’22.”
Valtteri Bottas | “Many factors in this sport, sometimes it’s luck, sometimes it’s what you get from the car. All I can say is that if I look art the last four races, I need to do better.”
Nikita Mazepin | “I would like to apologise for my recent actions both in terms of my own inappropriate behaviour and the fact that it was posted onto social media. I am sorry for the offense I have rightly caused and to the embarrassment I have brought to Haas F1 team. I have to hold myself to a higher standard as a Formula 1 driver and I acknowledge I have let myself and many people down. I promise I will learn from this.”
The Photos
The Predictions
Podium
Pole Position
Fastest Lap
Driver of the Day
