Race Performance and Championship Implications

Starting from pole position, Norris delivered a commanding performance on the 4.3-kilometer circuit to secure maximum championship points. The victory propelled him to the top of the drivers' standings with 357 points, just one point ahead of Australian teammate Piastri, who finished outside the podium positions. The result establishes a McLaren one-two at the championship summit with only three races remaining in the season.

Podium Finishers and Notable Incidents

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured second position, crossing the finish line 30.324 seconds behind Norris, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen completed the podium in third place, 31.049 seconds adrift of the race winner. The event saw controversy when Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton received a 10-second penalty for gaining advantage by leaving the track, ultimately dropping him to eighth position in the final classification.

Constructors' Championship and Upcoming Race

McLaren reinforced its commanding position in the constructors' championship, now holding 713 points compared to Ferrari's 356 and Mercedes' 355. Red Bull Racing follows in fourth with 346 points, while Williams occupies fifth position with 111 points. The Formula 1 calendar continues with the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 9, where the intensifying championship battle will resume at Interlagos.

In a series of posts, the 40-year-old British driver decried the escalating humanitarian crisis, saying: “In the past two years, more than 10% of the population has been killed or wounded – including tens of thousands of children – and that number only continues to rise.

“The latest incursion on Gaza City has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes, with hospitals across the strip already overwhelmed with those suffering from famine, and casualties of the bombing that never seems to end."

Hamilton shared his statements on his social media accounts, including US-based Instagram, which collectively reach millions of followers worldwide, emphasizing the urgent need for support. He also highlighted organizations that actively provide aid to Palestinians, encouraging his audience to contribute.

"As human beings, we cannot stand by and let this continue to happen. I have donated to three organizations that are working tirelessly to help those who need it. If you feel you have anything to spare, I would be grateful if you could join me," he said.

In a historic achievement, McLaren has claimed the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship for the first time in 26 years.

Lando Norris of McLaren won the 58-lap race at Abu Dhabi's 5.281-kilometer Yas Marina Circuit in 1 hour, 26 minutes, and 33.291 seconds.

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz secured second place, finishing 5.832 seconds behind, while his teammate Charles Leclerc finished third, trailing by 31.928 seconds.

The top five drivers and team standings after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are as follows:

- Drivers

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 437

2. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 374

3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 356

4. Oscar Piastri (Australia): 292

5. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 290

- Constructors

1. McLaren: 666

2. Ferrari: 652

3. Red Bull: 589

4. Mercedes: 468

The 25-year-old finished the race in 2 hours, 24 minutes 4.411 seconds to win the Dutch Grand Prix for the third year in a row.

Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso finished the race second, while Alpine Renault's French driver Pierre Gasly finished third at the Circuit Zandvoort.

Verstappen tops driver standings with 339 points, while his Mexican teammate Sergio Perez follows with 201 points and Alonso places third with 168 points.

Red Bull Racing is placed first in the constructor standings with 540 points, while Mercedes is second with 255 points and Aston Martin third with 215 points.

Round 15 in the Formula One World Championship, the Italian Grand Prix, will be held at the Monza Circuit on Sept. 3.

Back-to-back champion Verstappen from the Netherlands saw the checkered flag first at Budapest's Hungaroring, finishing the 70-lap race in an hour, 38 minutes, and 8.634 seconds.

There was a huge gap against second-place Lando Norris as McLaren's British racer was 33.731 seconds behind Verstappen.

Verstappen's Mexican teammate Sergio Perez ended the Hungarian GP third to make the podium.

Red Bull are spending a perfect season as the team continues their 100% winning run.

Following their victory in Round 12, Red Bull beat previous record holder McLaren, as Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost achieved 11 consecutive wins in the 1988 campaign.

Verstappen had nine wins this season, and Perez was victorious twice.

In May, Formula 1 canceled the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the season’s sixth race, due to flooding in northern Italy.

The next race, Round 13, will be held in Belgium on July 30.

- Top 5 drivers in 2023

1. Max Verstappen (The Netherlands): 281 points

2. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 171

3. Fernando Alonso (Spain): 139

4. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 133

5. George Russell (Great Britain): 90

- Constructor Standings

1. Red Bull: 452

2. Mercedes: 223

3. Aston Martin: 184

4. Ferrari: 167

5. McLaren: 87

Verstappen finished the 52-lap race in an hour, 25 minutes, and 16 seconds at the Silverstone Circuit on a 5.9-kilometer (3.6-mile) track.

The 25-year-old driver won the eighth race of the season to take six consecutive victories.

Lando Norris of McLaren completed the race in second place, while Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes came third in round 11 of the season.

In May, Formula One canceled the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the sixth race of the season, due to flooding in northern Italy.

The season's 12th race, the Hungarian Grand Prix will be held on July 23.

- Driver standings

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 255 points

2. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 156

3. Fernando Alonso (Spain): 137

4. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 121

5. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 83

- Constructor standings

1. Red Bull: 411

2. Mercedes: 203

3. Aston Martin: 181

4. Ferrari: 157

5. McLaren: 59

Verstappen, who started the race on the pole, saw the checkered flag first, completing the 71-lap race in one hour, 25 minutes and 33.607 seconds at Spielberg's 4.318-kilometer (2.68-mile) Red Bull Ring.

Back-to-back world champion Verstappen, 25, won seven Grands Prix this season and bagged his fifth win in a row.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came in second as he crossed the line a relatively close 5.155 seconds behind Verstappen.

Verstappen's Mexican teammate Sergio Perez was third.

Perez was victorious twice this season as he previously won the Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan Grands Prix.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, round 6 of this season, was canceled due to floods in Italy.

Verstappen has 229 points to lead the Driver Standings. Perez is second with 148 points. Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso has 129 points to be third.

Red Bull Racing collected 377 points to top the Constructor Standings. Mercedes have 178 points to be second.

Aston Martin have 172 points to be ranked third.

The next race of the season, the British GP, will be held on July 9.

Verstappen, a back-to-back world champion, saw the checkered flag first at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, completing the 70-lap race in one hour, 33 minutes and 58.348 seconds.

Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso was 9.57 seconds behind Verstappen to finish second in Round 9.

Mercedes' British racer Lewis Hamilton, who is a seven-time F1 champion, was third, ending the race 14.168 seconds behind the winner.

Verstappen is dominating the 2023 season, winning six races out of eight.

The sixth round, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, was previously canceled due to serious flooding that hit northern Italy.

In addition, Verstappen has bagged the 41st win in his career to level with F1 great Ayrton Senna, who died in 1994 at the age of 34 after a crash during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy.

This season, Verstappen's Red Bull team is also showing a perfect performance with a 100% winning record as his Mexican teammate Sergio Perez won the other two Grand Prix races.

The next race, Round 10, will be held in Austria on July 2.

Verstappen has 195 points to lead the 2023 Driver Standings. His nearest rival Perez has 126 points.

Third in the standings, Alonso has collected 117 points.

Hamilton is in fourth spot with 102 points, and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz is 34 points behind the British driver.

Red Bull are on a big lead in this season's Constructor Standings with 321 points.

Second-place Mercedes have 167 points. Aston Martin are third with 154 points.

Ferrari have 122, and fifth-place Alpine bagged 44 points.

The Canadian Grand Prix will be run over 70 laps at Montreal's 4.361-kilometer (2.7-mile) Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday.

The race will start at 1800GMT.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen dominated this season's championship, winning five Grands Prix.

His Mexican teammate and nearest rival in driver standings Sergio Perez was victorious in two races.

The sixth round, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, was previously canceled due to serious flooding that hit northern Italy.

- Top 5 drivers

1. Max Verstappen (The Netherlands): 170 points

2. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 117

3. Fernando Alonso (Spain): 99

4. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 87

5. George Russell (Great Britain): 65

- Constructor standings

1. Red Bull: 287

2. Mercedes: 152

3. Aston Martin: 134

4. Ferrari: 100

5. Alpine: 40

Verstappen beat Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas and also helped Red Bull win the constructors' title this year, the F1 confirmed.

The Dutchman completed the race in one hour, 42 minutes and 11.687 seconds to see the checkered flag first.

Hamilton came in second as the gap between him and Verstappen was five seconds.

Ferrari's Monegasque racer Charles Leclerc ended the race in third place to make the podium.

The Red Bull Racing team that Verstappen and Sergio Perez drive for took their first constructors' title since 2013.

"It’s a very difficult weekend for us. This one is definitely dedicated to Dietrich (Mateschitz). The only thing we could do today is win," Verstappen said after the race.

Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, who was the co-founder and owner of the Red Bull energy drink company, died Saturday at the age 78. He was battling cancer.

Meanwhile, Verstappen bagged his record-tying 13th win of the ongoing 2022 season.

Michael Schumacher (2004) and Sebastian Vettel (2013) took 13 race wins each, the most in a single season. Verstappen is able to be the record holder in this field as there are still three races.

Formula 1 will next visit Mexico City on Oct. 30 in Round 20 of this season.

This year's 22-round Formula One World Championship will end in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 20.

The Dutch driver won Round 18 in 3 hours 1 minute 44.004 seconds which held as 28 laps due to weather conditions at the Suzuka International Racing Course.

His second season championship in a row was determined after his opponent Charles Leclerc got time penalty -- pushing him to third spot after the race ended.

"The first one is a little more emotional, the second one is more beautiful - just the season we've had, the 1-2's, leading the constructors'," Verstappen said. "It's been a special year, and you need to remind yourself as these kind of years you don't have very often."

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez finished second with a difference of 27.066 seconds, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished 31.763 seconds later than Verstappen with the added time penalty.

The safety car was out in the first lap after Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel spun and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz hit the barriers.

In Lap 3, the red flag was shown, due to intensifying rainfall and as a result, all racers started to get into pit-lane until the race restarted.

The restart was suspended several times and finally the race was allowed to continue with the safety car after almost one hour. Verstappen finished the shortened 28-lap race with a comfortable lead.

Verstappen leads the driver standings with 366 points, while Leclerc placed second and Perez lays at the third spot, both with 249 points.

The constructor standings are led by Red Bull with 619 points, while Ferrari placed second with 454 points and Mercedes is at the third spot with 387 points.

The Round 19 in 2022 Formula One World Championship will be held at Circuit of The Americas in United States on Oct. 23.

The 35-year-old German, who leaves the sport as one of the most successful drivers in history, said he made the “difficult” decision to spend more time with his family.

“I love this sport. It has been central to my life since I can remember. But as much as there is life on track, there is my life off track too. Being a racing driver has never been my sole identity,” Vettel said in a video message on Instagram.

“My passion for racing and Formula 1 comes with lots of time spent away from them and takes a lot of energy. Committing to my passion the way I did and the way I think it is right, does no longer go side by side with my wish to be a great father and husband.”

Vettel made his debut with BMW Sauber at the US Grand Prix in 2007.

He rose to worldwide fame during his time with Red Bull Racing, winning four consecutive F1 titles from 2010 to 2013.

He switched to Ferrari in 2015, where he claimed his last race victory in 2019, before joining Aston Martin in 2021.

In world titles, Vettel is only behind Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Juan Manuel Fangio.

He bagged 53 race wins in his F1 career – third behind Hamilton and Schumacher – and made 122 podiums.

An Aston Martin statement hailed Vettel as an inspiration for “so many throughout his career, both in Formula One and beyond.”

“We’re proud to call him a teammate, a friend and to have been part of his journey, just as he has been part of ours,” the team said.

Aston Martin boss Lawrence Stroll also thanked the German for “the great work that he has done for Aston Martin over the past year and a half.”

Dutch driver won the race with 1:30:02.112 time, 10.587 seconds in front of the second finisher, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, while Hamilton's teammate George Russell finished third with 16.495 seconds behind Verstappen.

"I think we had really good pace from the start, but following around here with the heat, I could only go for a move once," Verstappen said, adding: "We tried to stay calm, stay close."

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who started the race at the pole and had kept his lead until Lap 18, had to quit after crashing to the barriers at Turn 11 on Lap 18.

Referring to his rival Leclerc's accident in the race, Verstappen said: "You never know how the race is going to go, but the car was quick today. I hope Charles is okay. I was just looking after the tyres until the end."

Carlos Sainz of Ferrari, who finished the Grand Prix fifth, recorded the fastest lap on the track.

Yuki Tsunoda of AlphaTauri also retired from the race as a result of the damage from his collision with Esteban Ocon of Alpine on the opening lap.

Verstappen leads the driver standings with 233 points, while Leclerc placed second with 170 and Sergio Perez of Red Bull Racing lays at the third spot with 163 points.

In the constructor standings, Red Bull has the lead with 396 points, while Ferrari are runners-up with 314 points and Mercedes placed third with 270 points.

The Round 13 of Formula One will be held in Hungary on July 31.

The 24-year-old Dutch driver beat Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, finishing in 1 minute and 4.984 seconds at the Red Bull Ring.

"It was a very long wait between the two runs and that’s never great, once you’re in the rhythm, it’s nice to just keep on going," Verstappen said after the race.

"There aren’t that many corners, but the corners you have are quite tricky, it’s really easy to make a mistake. But of course very happy with pole; but I also know that tomorrow and Sunday, you can get the points," he added.

Monegasque driver Leclerc came second – 0.029 seconds behind Verstappen – and Sainz from Spain finished third, 0.082 seconds behind.

Meanwhile, Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton suffered crashes in the qualifying round.

Sunday's Grand Prix will be run at the 4.3 km (2.67 miles) Red Bull Ring in Spielberg over 71 laps at 1300GMT.

Before the race, there will be the sprint on Saturday, which will define the grid for the Austrian GP.

The Dutch driver finished the eighth round of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship in one hour, 34 minutes and 5 seconds at Baku City Circuit in Baku, the nation’s capital.

Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez took second followed by George Russell for Mercedes, who came third in the 51-lap race.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz both exited the race due to mechanical failures.

Currently boasting 150 points, Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the standings, while Perez with 129 points is in second place.

Leclerc is third with 116 points.

The next race of the 2022 F1 season will be held next Sunday in Montreal, Canada.

Top 5 drivers

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 150 points

2. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 129

3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 116

4. George Russell (Great Britain): 99

5. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 83

Top 5 constructors

1. Red Bull: 279

2. Ferrari: 199

3. Mercedes: 161

4. McLaren: 65

5. Alpine Renault: 47

The race will run over 51 laps in the 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) Baku City Circuit in Baku, the capital.

The qualifying round will start at 1400GMT on Saturday, and the race will kick off at 1100GMT on Sunday.

Red Bull has so far dominated this Formula 1 season, winning five out of seven Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who leads the driver standings with 125 points, topped the podium in Saudi Arabia, Italy, the US, and Spain.

Second-place Charles Leclerc from Ferrari, who has 116 points, won in Bahrain and Australia.

With 110 points to earn the No. 3 ranking, Sergio Perez, another Red Bull driver, was the winner in Monaco.

Top 5 drivers

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 125 points

2. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 116

3. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 110

4. George Russell (Great Britain): 84

5. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 83

Top 5 constructors

1. Red Bull: 235

2. Ferrari: 199

3. Mercedes: 134

4. McLaren: 59

5. Alfa Romeo: 41

"Speechless. Today I was granted honorary citizenship to one of my favorite places in the world. I don’t really have the words right now," Mercedes' British driver Hamilton, 37, said on Instagram.

“Thank you Brasil, I love you, I can’t wait to see you again,” he added.

Hamilton also praised former Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna, calling him an idol.

In November 2021 the British driver lionized Senna, calling him his “greatest inspiration.”

He wrote: “It was the way he raced, his passion for life and for the sport. But more than anything it was the way he faced alone a system that wasn’t always kind to him. May Ayrton Senna’s legacy live on forever."

Victorious in the Nov. 14, 2021 Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Mercedes' Hamilton unfurled a Brazilian flag on the podium, despite being a UK citizen.

Senna died on May 1, 1994 at age 34 after a crash during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy.

The winner of the 1988, 1990, and 1991 world championships, Hamilton is still seen as one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history.

In December 2021, Hamilton was knighted by his own country for his service to the world of motorsports.

The 2021 Formula 1 World Championship runner-up, Hamilton bagged 103 wins and made 183 podiums in his career.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez completed the race with 20.524 seconds behind Leclerc, while Mercedes driver George Russell took the third spot at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.

Leclerc, with the fastest lap, got a relatively easy victory as Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who was pursuing him, was out of the race due to an engine issue on lap 38.

"The car was incredible today, well done guys," the Monaco driver told his team after passing the finish line.

Leclerc in the beginning widened the gap with the runner-up Verstappen a little more in each lap until the Dutch driver pitted on lap 20 and fell behind to the seventh spot.

But Verstappen eventually got back to the second spot until his unexpected exit on lap 38.

Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz was out of the race due to a crash on lap 3 and the safety car was released in the next lap until lap 7.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez passed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton for the third spot on lap 10 -- then finished second due to Verstappen's retirement.

Leclerc and Hamilton both pitted on lap 20 while the Ferrari driver kept the leading spot, with the Mercedes driver falling back to 5th place until he finished the race at the fourth spot.

The safety car was out again as Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel's car stopped on the track after a spin on lap 23 until lap 27.

Verstappen stopped his car due to an engine issue and the virtual safety car was out as the Dutch driver left the race on lap 38.

Charles Leclerc currently leads the driver standings with 71 points, while George Russell placed second with 37 points, and Carlos Sainz is at the third spot with 33 points.

Ferrari is atop of the constructor standings with 104 points while Mercedes at the second spot with 65 points, and Red Bull placed third with 55 points.

The next Grand Prix in Formula One will be held on April 22-24 in Italy.

Dutch driver Verstappen, 24, completed the 50-lap race at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in one hour, 24 minutes, and 19 seconds, claiming the 21st win in his career.

"A good race, we were battling hard," Verstappen said on formula1.com.

“We just had to play the long game, the tyres (tires) were wearing out quite quick. It wasn't easy, eventually managed to get ahead - just really happy to kickstart the season.”

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finished second, ending the race just 0.5 seconds behind the leader, and his team’s Carlos Sainz came in third.

Sainz was 8.09 seconds behind Verstappen.

Mick Schumacher, who crashed out of Saturday's qualifying session, and Sebastian Vettel, who contracted COVID-19, were out of Sunday's race, which was held on a 6.1-kilometer (3.7-mile) track.

Lance Stroll, Alex Albon, Valtteri Bottas, Fernando Alonso, and Daniel Ricciardo were the five drivers to not make the flag.

Leclerc, 24, claimed the Formula One season-opening Bahrain GP after reigning champion Max Verstappen was forced out with an engine problem with three laps remaining.

The third race of the season will be held in Australia on April 10.

The top five lists of the drivers and constructors are as follows:

Driver standings

1. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 45 points

2. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 33

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 25

4. George Russell (Great Britain): 22

5. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 16

Constructor standings

1. Ferrari: 78

2. Mercedes: 38

3. Red Bull: 37

4. Alpine: 16

5. Haas Ferrari: 12

Italy's Scuderia Ferrari made a flying start to the 2022 season as 24-year-old Leclerc, starting on the pole position, saw the chequered flag first at Sakhir's Bahrain International Circuit, while his Spanish teammate Carlos Sainz came second.

Alpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly's vehicle caught fire on lap 46. So he left the car immediately and the fire was put out. The Frenchman's race in Bahrain ended.

Then the Formula 1 Safety Car was deployed as it limited the speed of the competitors.

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) was in the second place and narrowed the gap against leader Leclerc.

On lap 51 the safety car left the circuit as the gap was closed among Leclerc, second-place Verstappen, and third-place Sainz.

Then the race has gone tight among them.

Sainz skipped Verstappen on lap 54, and several seconds later, Verstappen slowed down and entered the pit with three laps to go.

The Dutch driver left the race for his car's battery issue.

On the final lap, there were no Red Bull Racing vehicles on the circuit as Verstappen's Mexican teammate Sergio Perez spun.

Leclerc won the Bahrain GP with a time of one hour, 37 minutes, and 33.5 seconds.

Sainz completed the race in the second position as he was 5.5 seconds behind Leclerc.

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton came third in Bahrain to make the podium.

It is Leclerc's third Grand Prix win in his career.

Before his triumph in Bahrain, Leclerc previously claimed the podium's top spot in the 2019 Italian GP in Monza.

Thanks to Leclerc and Sainz's performances, Ferrari are leading the 2022 Constructor Standings with 44 points.

Mercedes are in the second position, having 27 points after the Bahrain GP.

Haas collected 10 points to come third in this season's Constructor Standings.

The next round, the 2022 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix will be run at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27.

Leclerc took the top position with a lap of a minute and 30.558 seconds to beat the 2021 World champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) by 0.123 seconds.

Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) was third in Saturday's qualifying round.

Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez was fourth, and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ended the qualifying phase in the fifth position.

The 57-lap Bahrain GP will be run at the Bahrain International Circuit on a track nearly 5.4 kilometers (3.3 miles) long, located in the desert region of Sakhir, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the capital and largest city Manama.

The race in Sakhir will start at 1500GMT on Sunday.

The 57-lap Bahrain GP will be run at the Bahrain International Circuit on a track nearly 5.4 kilometers (3.3 miles) long, located in the desert region of Sakhir, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the capital and largest city Manama.

The qualifying round will be held at 1500 GMT on Saturday and the race will start at the same time on Sunday.

The 2022 schedule currently sits at 22 races after September's event at the Sochi Autodrom was canceled due to the eruption of the Russia-Ukraine war on Feb. 24.

There will be two races in the US this season, the Aramco United States Grand Prix on Oct. 21-23 and the F1's first-ever Miami Grand Prix on May 6-8.

This season will mark a return for the Grand Prix of Australia, Canada, Japan, and Singapore on the F1 calendar after two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the Turkish, Portuguese, and Styrian (Austria) Grands Prix were not included on the list as they were part of the 2021 plan.

Meanwhile, Red Bull's Max Verstappen grabbed his first Formula 1 world title, beating Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes with a last-lap move sealing the victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last season.

Heading into the 2022 season, British driver Hamilton and legendary racer Michael Schumacher hold the record for the most world drivers' titles, both having clinched the title on seven occasions.

- Haas ends Russian driver Mazepin's contract amid war

The teams strengthened their squad ahead of the new F1 season with new drivers.

Danish driver Kevin Magnussen returned to the Haas team to replace sacked driver Nikita Mazepin on a multi-year deal.

Magnussen will replace the Russian driver, whose contract was terminated because of his country's war against Ukraine.

Valtteri Bottas from Finland signed up to Alfa Romeo for the 2022 season after a five-year stint with the Mercedes team.

Mercedes chose George Russell as a replacement for Bottas from the 2022 Formula One season.

Also, Thailand's Alex Albon, who is a two-time podium finisher, joined Williams.

Verstappen is set to stay on the team until the end of 2028 after he extended his long-term contract

The 2022 F1 World Championship calendar is as follows:

- March 20: Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir

- March 27: Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, Jeddah Street Circuit, Jeddah

- April 10: Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne

- April 24: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy

- May 8: Miami Grand Prix, Miami International Autodrome, Miami

- May 22: Spanish Grand Prix, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona

- May 29: Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo Circuit

- June 12: Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku City Circuit

- June 19: Canadian Grand Prix, Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal

- July 3: British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England

- July 10: Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull Ring, Spielberg

- July 24: French Grand Prix, Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet

- July 31: Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, Mogyorod

- Aug. 28: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps

- Sep. 4: Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort

- Sep. 11: Italian Grand Prix, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza

- Oct. 2: Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay, Singapore

- Oct. 9: Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka Circuit, Ino, Suzuka City

- Oct. 23: United States Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas, Austin

- Oct. 30: Mexican Grand Prix, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City

- Nov. 13: Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Sao Paulo

- Nov. 20: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi

Aston Martin said on Twitter that its reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg will replace Vettel.

Vettel, 34, is also unavailable for the Friday practice and Saturday's qualifying.

He won four titles in the Formula One in 2010-2013.

The 2022 F1 season will kick off in Bahrain's Sakhir as the competitors will drive over 57 laps at the 5.4-kilometer (3.3-mile) Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday.

After Moscow launched a war on its neighbor late last month, Russian teams and clubs have been barred from international tournaments.

The first steps were taken by the European football governing body, UEFA, to immediately show support for Ukraine on and off the pitch.

One day after Russia attacked Ukraine, UEFA moved this year’s signature UEFA Champions League final from St. Petersburg, Russia to Paris.

The sanctions were expanded when all Russian clubs and national teams were banned from participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice.

Spartak Moscow were disqualified from the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League after they made it to the Round of 16.

The Russian national football team is be ineligible to face Poland in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification playoffs on March 24.

UEFA canceled its longtime partnership with Russian gas company Gazprom, and Adidas ended its collaboration with the Russian Football Union (RFU).

The RFU appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision, which suspended Russian teams from international competitions.

Separately, US-based video game producer EA Sports decided to remove all Russian clubs and its national team from its platforms, including FIFA and NHL, to show support for Ukraine.

- Abramovich to sell Chelsea

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich will sell English club Chelsea after Russia's war on Ukraine, the club confirmed.

Abramovich, 55, said he will sell Chelsea for the English club's "best interest at heart" amid media speculation about his ownership.

The Abramovich era at the Blues started in 2003 when he purchased Chelsea for a reported £140 million ($187 million).

Under his ownership, Chelsea became one of the top European clubs, winning several major titles including two UEFA Champions League, two UEFA Europa League, and five Premier League trophies.

- Clubs cut ties with Russian sponsors

Football clubs from England and Germany canceled commercial ties with their Russian sponsors to protest the war.

England's Manchester United terminated their sponsorship deal with Russian airline Aeroflot.

Then Everton severed ties with USM, Megafon, and Yota.

Schalke 04 did the same as the German club ended their partnership with Gazprom after removing the Russian firm's logo from their shirts.

- EuroLeague, FIBA suspend Russian basketball teams

Russian basketball clubs were barred from EuroLeague contests.

The EuroLeague Commercial Assets (ECA) suspended the "participation of Russian Federation teams" in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, which includes CSKA Moscow, UNICS Kazan, and Zenit St Petersburg, as well as the 7DAYS EuroCup, with Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar.

FIBA, which governs basketball around the globe, announced that Russian teams and officials will no longer be allowed in international competitions.

- F1 cuts ties with Russian GP

This week Formula One canceled its contract with the Russian Grand Prix.

"Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter. It means that Russia will no longer have a race in the future," organizers said in a statement.

On Feb. 25, the F1 removed the Russian Grand Prix from its 2022 calendar, citing the war in Ukraine.

The race was scheduled for Sept. 25 in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi.

The 2022 Formula 1 season – without the Sochi race – will start on March 20 in Bahrain.

- Russian, Belarusian athletes barred from Winter Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian Paralympic athletes also cannot compete in the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.

To "preserve the integrity of these Games and the safety of all participants, we have decided to refuse the athlete entries from RPC (Russian Paralympic Committee) and NPC (National Paralympic Committee) Belarus," said International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons.

The 2022 Winter Paralympics began on Friday, March 4 and lasts through through March 13.

Russia's war on Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, has been met with international outrage, with the European Union, US, and Britain, among others, implementing tough financial sanctions on Moscow.

More than 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, according to the UN Refugee Agency.

"Formula 1 can confirm it has terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter. It means that Russia will no longer have a race in the future," the organizers said in a statement.

On Feb. 25, the F1 removed the Russian Grand Prix from its 2022 calendar over the war in Ukraine.

The race was due to be run in Russia's resort city of Sochi on Sept. 25.

The 2022 Formula 1 season – without the Sochi race – will start in Bahrain on March 20.

Russia's war on Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, has met international outrage with the EU, US and UK, among others, implementing tough financial sanctions on Moscow.

At least 227 civilians have been killed and 525 injured in Ukraine since the start of the war last Thursday, according to the UN’s human rights body. Ukrainian authorities, however, put the death toll over 2,000.

More than 1 million people fled Ukraine to neighboring countries in a week, according to the UN Refugee Agency.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is currently leading the race on lap 31 of 58.

Pole holder Max Verstappen from Red Bull is trying to chase down Hamilton in his bid to take his first championship, while the gap between the two drivers stands at 0.464.

Verstappen's team mate Sergio Perez currently holds the final podium position.

The 22nd race of the season is taking place at Yas Marina Circuit on a 5.2-kilometer (3.2 miles) track with 58 laps.

Verstappen came first in qualifying with a time of 1:22:109 on Saturday.

Verstappen and Hamilton have been in fierce competition for the 2021 title as they have collected 369.5 points so far. In case of DNF (Did Not Finish) of both names, Verstappen will be the champion due to the number of wins he bagged during the season.

Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen, who will retire from F1 today, said goodbye to the race on lap 28 due to brake issues.

Mercedes said in a statement Sunday that Bottas earned "an impressive victory" at Intercity Istanbul Park.

"On a persistently damp track with light rain hovering above, Valtteri completed an impressive victory at the Istanbul Park Circuit, also claiming the bonus point for fastest lap in the closing stages," it said.

"My first win of the year too, which feels great, and I was happy to bring it home," Bottas said.

"It also took points off Red Bull, so great for me and the team," he added.

Mercedes are currently leading the 2021 Constructor Standings with 433.5 points.

Following the Turkish GP, Red Bull had racked up 397.5 points to be in second position.

- Red Bull, Ferrari satisfied with their results

Red Bull Racing Honda were delighted over their "double podium" finish in Istanbul.

Max Verstappen finished the race in second position and his teammate Sergio Perez completed the Turkish GP in third spot.

"There was double delight for the Bulls as Sergio Perez claimed his first podium finish since the French Grand Prix with a battling drive to third place that included an epic fight to keep Lewis Hamilton at bay," Red Bull said on its website.

Another F1 team, Ferrari, was also happy with the results.

"Scuderia Ferrari attacked all race long to bring home 16 points, which is less than it might have been given the potential shown on track," the Italian team said.

"A fourth place for Charles Leclerc and an eighth for Carlos Sainz has not changed the order in either championship, although the team has significantly closed the gap to McLaren in the Constructors’ classification."

- UK media criticizes Hamilton

The BBC slammed Hamilton's pit stop choice during the race in Istanbul, as the British star did not pit when the Mercedes crew called him.

"Scenting the chance of an improbable podium or even a win, Lewis Hamilton over-ruled his Mercedes team a number of times as they pondered the difficult call of whether and when to change tires during the Turkish Grand Prix," it said.

"Lewis Hamilton insists he was not furious with his Mercedes team for a poorly-timed pit stop at the Turkish Grand Prix, which saw him finish fifth...despite the Briton swearing down the radio at them!" the Daily Mail said.

A poorly-timed stop resulted in seven-time Formula One champion Hamilton coming in fifth in the Turkish GP.

Mercedes called him for a tire change on lap 42 so that he would finish the race, but Hamilton refused to enter the pit stop when he was called.

He then entered the pit stop on lap 51 but dropped two spots to fifth.

- Marca: Bottas victor, but Verstappen new leader

Spain's Marca sports newspaper said Bottas was the victor in Istanbul but Verstappen became the new leader in the 2021 Driver Standings.

Verstappen has 262.5 points to top the rankings. He is battling against Hamilton.

The British driver has bagged 256.5 points so far.

"Bottas Festival, but Verstappen [2nd] is the new leader with six points over Hamilton [5th]," the Spanish daily said.

"A spark of very fine rain that never ceased marked the Turkish Grand Prix, maintaining a dull tension during each of the endless 58 laps," it added.

Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper said: "Turkey, Bottas triumphs. Verstappen 2nd returns to the top of the World Championship."

It said the race was run on a wet track in Istanbul as the Finnish driver managed to lead in front of Verstappen on all 58 laps, and the Monegasque (Leclerc) and the Englishman (Hamilton) "attempted a non-stop race" in Turkey.

The 16th race of the season took place at Intercity Istanbul Park on a 5.4-kilometer (3.4 miles) circuit with 58 laps.

Max Verstappen was the runner-up behind the leader, while Sergio Perez finished in third place.

The Finnish driver received his first Formula 1 win since Russia in 2020.

The 16th race of the racing season is taking place at Intercity Istanbul Park on a 5.4-kilometer (3.4 miles) circuit with 58 laps.

Istanbul is hosting the race for the second straight year in the Tuzla district on the Asian side.

Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas has begun from the pole position in the Turkish GP.

His teammate Lewis Hamilton, who delivered the fastest lap ever seen at Istanbul Park, finished first in qualifying with a time of 1:22.868 but started in P11 due to an engine penalty in Istanbul.

The Circuit Zandvoort, near the North Sea coastline, will host the Dutch Grand Prix, which will be raced on 72 laps on a 4.2-kilometer (nearly 2.5-mile) track.

The qualifying laps of the Dutch Grand Prix, returning to the F1 calendar after a gap of 36 years, will start Saturday at 1300GMT, with the race itself is set for the same hour on Sunday.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull-Honda has six race wins, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) has four, while Sergio Perez (Red Bull-Honda) and Esteban Ocon (Alpine) have one race victory each so far.

- Driver standings

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 202.5 points

2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 199.5

3. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 113

4. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 108

5. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 104

- Constructor standings

1. Mercedes 310.5

2. Red Bull: 303.5

3. McLaren: 169

4. Ferrari: 165.5

5. Alpine: 80

The Austrian Grand Prix will be run over 71 laps on the 4.3-kilometer (2.6 miles) Red Bull Ring track in Spielberg on Sunday.

Red Bull-Honda driver Max Verstappen has four wins this season.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton won three Grands Prix, while Sergio Perez from Red Bull-Honda bagged one win.

This season's top five drivers and constructors are as follows:

- 2021 Driver Standings

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 156 points

2. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 138

3. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 96

4. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 86

5. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 74

- Constructor Standings

1. Red Bull: 252

2. Mercedes: 212

3. McLaren: 120

4. Ferrari: 108

5. AlphaTauri: 46

"The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the calendar this season, with the race at Istanbul Park set to take place in early October, on the weekend originally scheduled to host the Singapore Grand Prix," Formula 1 said in a statement.

It said that the Marina Bay race in Singapore cannot be held as planned on Oct. 3 so the Turkish Grand Prix has been added instead.

Intercity Istanbul Park will host the Turkish GP.

On the Istanbul circuit, Mercedes' British star Lewis Hamilton won his seventh World Championship title in 2020.

"We are delighted to be coming back to Turkey to Intercity Istanbul Park circuit. We hope to see another fantastic race again in one of the best tracks in the world," Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said.

He thanked the Intercity Istanbul Park management for the efforts.

The race will be run over 53 laps at Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, whose length is 5.8 kilometers (3 miles).

The qualifying round will be held at 1300GMT on Saturday, and the race will start at 1300GMT on Sunday.

British driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, clinched three wins, followed by Dutch driver Max Verstappen from Red Bull with two victories ahead of the French Grand Prix.

- 2021's top 5 drivers, constructors

Driver standings:

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 105 points

2. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 101

3. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 69

4. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 66

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 52

Constructor standings:

1. Red Bull: 174

2. Mercedes: 148

3. Ferrari: 94

4. McLaren: 92

5. AlphaTauri: 39

The race will run over 51 laps in the 6 kilometer-long (3.7 miles) Baku City Circuit in Baku.

The qualifying round will start at 1200GMT on Saturday, and the race will kick off at 1200GMT on Sunday.

2021's top 5 drivers, constructors

Driver standings

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 105

2. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 101 points

3. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 56

4. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 47

5. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 44

Constructor standings

1. Red Bull: 149

2. Mercedes: 148

3. McLaren: 80

4. Ferrari: 78

5. Aston Martin: 19

The race will be run over 78 laps at the Monaco Circuit, whose length is 3.3 kilometers (2 miles).

The qualifying round will be held at 1300GMT on Saturday, and the race will start at 1300GMT on Sunday.

British driver Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes claimed three wins, followed by Dutch driver Max Verstappen from Red Bull-Honda with one victory ahead of Monaco Grand Prix.

- 2021's top 5 drivers, constructors

- Driver standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 94 points

2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 80

3. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 47

4. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 41

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 40

- Constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 141

2. Red Bull: 112

3. McLaren Mercedes: 65

4. Ferrari: 60

5. Alpine: 15

IDEA Universal, an organization which fights droughts in Africa, opens water wells in settlements and establishes smart villages with the support of benefactors, is preparing to hold an event that will set an example for the world on the annual UN observance day.

Celebrities from television and social media as well as volunteers from organizations will walk the same distance as Africans during the event on the Formula 1 course in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul.

- ‘Polluted water claims more lives than wars’

Hayri Dagli, the founder and director of IDEA Universal, said polluted water claims more lives than all wars and violence on Earth.

Stating that the event will be a first in Turkey, Dagli said the organization named it ‘Empathy Walk.’

"With volunteers, celebrities and social media influencers in Turkey, we will take a six-kilometer-long walk on the Formula 1 course with buckets in hands as part of the Empathy Walk," he said.

"It is not about finishing the six-kilometer walk. The goal is to understand one billion people on Earth better, to empathize with them even for only a day or an hour. And to say 'Take action for the water crisis' to the world."

- Global message from Istanbul to the world

Dagli emphasized that the water crisis is a solvable problem.

"We can transform a person's life with a tiny bit of support of 120 liras ($16). We can provide water permanently. Therefore, everyone can make a contribution -- even if just a drop -- with this tiny support to the solution of the water crisis. Everyone can be a part of this. This is what we well underline on World Water Day with our six-kilometer Empathy Walk on the Formula 1 course."

Dagli called on everyone to take action on the water crisis together and noted that many celebrities are supporting and joining them.

He added that they want to draw attention to the water crisis not only in Africa but in Turkey as well.

"Contrary to what is known, it [Turkey] is not a water-rich country. It is a country which feels the water crisis a bit more closely each day. Therefore, it is a responsibility of all of us. We must take action for it. We must take measures for it."

Dagli said celebrities including Ece Uslu, Zeynep Casalini, Dilara Kocak and Dincer Güner will be among the participants and that they expect the number of people taking part to grow.

Noting that they intend to organize the event every year, Dagli said: "We want to give a 'take action' message from Istanbul, Turkey to the world. With this walk, we will call on the United Nations and governments. We will give a global message from Istanbul."

*Writing by Dilan Pamuk in Ankara

The FIA said the new season would kick off in Australia on March 21 and finish with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 5.

It said in a statement that Saudi Arabia would host its first-ever F1 race in the coastal city of Jeddah on Nov. 28 and that the Turkish Grand Prix would not be on the calendar.

F1 returned to Turkey after nine long years in November. Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton secured the 2020 F1 title with a first-place finish at Intercity Istanbul Park.

Also, another race will be held on April 25, though the venue is yet to be announced.

March 21

Australia

Melbourne

March 28

Bahrain

Sakhir

April 11

China

Shanghai

April 25

TBC

TBC

May 9

Spain

Barcelona**

May 23

Monaco

Monaco

June 6

Azerbaijan

Baku

June 13

Canada

Montreal

June 27

France

Le Castellet

July 4

Austria

Spielberg

July 18

Great Britain

Silverstone

Aug. 1

Hungary

Budapest

Aug. 29

Belgium

Spa-Francorchamps

Sept. 5

Netherlands

Zandvoort

Sept. 12

Italy

Monza

Sept. 26

Russia

Sochi

Oct. 3

Singapore

Singapore

Oct. 10

Japan

Suzuka

Oct. 24

US

Austin, Texas

Oct. 31

Mexico

Mexico City

Nov. 14

Brazil

Sao Paulo

Nov. 28

Saudi Arabia

Jeddah*

Dec. 5

Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina

* Subject to circuit homologation

** Subject to promoter agreement

The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020, the Round 17, will be run at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday, Dec.13.

Mercedes team and its British star Lewis Hamilton each have already clinched the 2020 title.

There will be 55 laps on the 5.5-kilometer-long (3.4 miles) Yas Marina Circuit in Sunday's race.

The organizers said in a statement on Thursday that Hamilton tested negative for the novel coronavirus. So he is ready to drive in Abu Dhabi in the 2020's last round.

Hamilton missed last weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix for health reasons.

He underwent several negative tests after completing a 10-day self-quarantine in Bahrain.

This season Hamilton won 11 Grands Prix in 2020.

His Finnish teammate Valtteri Bottas had two victories this season.

Max Verstappen (Red Bull), Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) and Sergio Perez (Racing Point) won one race each.

Perez of Racing Point team finished the 87-lap Grand Prix at 1: 31:15, which was held at Bahrain International Circuit on a 3.5-kilometer (2.2-mile) long track, located in the desert region of Sakhir, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the capital Manama.

Renault's Esteban Ocon came second -- 10.5 seconds behind Perez -- while Racing Point's Lance Stroll finished in third with 11.8 seconds behind the winner.

With this result, French driver Ocon got his first podium in Formula 1 history.

The virus-hit 2020 season will end after Round 17 in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 13.

On Nov. 15, Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 F1 title in the Turkish Grand Prix at Intercity Istanbul Park.

Hamilton surpassed the legend Michael Schumacher's victories record of 91 and currently has 95 wins to his name.

Romain Grosjean to miss Abu Dhabi GP

France's Romain Grosjean will not be at the final Grand Prix of 2020 after he suffered injuries in a fiery crash in Bahrain last weekend.

"It is with great sadness that I will not be able to do my final race in Abu Dhabi and be with the team there," Grosjean said on formula1.com.

"We’ve tried as much as we could with the doctor to recover and to repair my hand, but the risk of racing is too big for my recovery and my health," he added.

The 34-year-old was taken to a hospital after suffering burns to both hands when his car was split into two pieces and exploded into a fireball after he plunged into the barriers on the track.

2020 Driver standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 332 points (already clinched title)

2. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 205

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 189

4. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 125

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 112

2020 Constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 540 points (already clinched title)

2. Red Bull Racing: 282

3. Racing Point: 194

4. McLaren: 184

5. Renault: 172

“The investigation into the Grosjean incident will look at all areas including competitor safety devices such as the helmet, HANS, safety harness, protective clothing, survival cell, headrest, in-car extinguisher system and the Halo frontal cockpit protection,“ FIA said in a statement.

Video: Grosjean has 'miracle' escape from fiery Bahrain crash

“Analysis will also include chassis integrity and the safety barrier performance for an impact of that energy and trajectory. It will also assess the role of the track marshals and medical intervention team,“ it added.

Grosjean, 34, was taken to a hospital after suffering burns to both hands when his car was split into two pieces and exploded into a fireball after he plunged into the barriers on the track.

The investigation into the accident Sunday is expected to be completed in six to eight weeks.

"The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team regrets to announce that Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to take part in this weekend’s Sakhir GP," the team said in a statement.

"Lewis was tested three times last week and returned a negative result each time, the last of which was on Sunday afternoon at the Bahrain International Circuit as part of the standard race weekend testing programme," it added.

Hamilton's isolation and treatment process were started immediately.

On Nov. 15, he secured the 2020 F1 title in the Turkish Grand Prix with a first-place finish at Intercity Istanbul Park.

Hamilton has claimed 11 victories during the 2020 season.

Grosjean's Haas was engulfed in flames after it careered off the road at high speed and speared through the protective barriers lining the floodlit Sakhir track.

The 34-year-old managed to free himself from the wreckage and jump clear. He suffered burns to his hands and is recuperating in a nearby hospital.

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo blasted the "Hollywood" coverage of the crash while Hamilton said the incident showed how dangerous the sport could be.

"It was terrifying to see," said seven-times world champion Hamilton, who took his 95th career win ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, with the race ending under the safety car.

"It hits home for a driver, but I am grateful that he is safe and he was able to get out and it is a stark reminder of how dangerous this sport can be.

"It wasn’t easy to get back into the zone and into race mode but the race goes on and that is what we have to do."

Grosjean was voted 'Driver of the Day' by fans.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said they would have pulled out if the Frenchman's injuries had been life-threatening.

"In this day and age a man’s health and life is much more important than a racing event or a sporting event," said Wolff.

Grosjean's crash brought the race to a halt seconds just after the start. It resumed an hour and 20 minutes later after repairs to the barriers.

Immediately after the restart Lance Stroll’s Racing Point was flipped upside down after contact with Daniil Kvyat. The Canadian climbed out unscathed and the safety car was deployed so his car could be removed.

The race then settled into something of a procession and Hamilton cruised unchallenged to his 11th win from 15 races this season, and fifth in a row.

Verstappen said he was unable to put any real pressure on Hamilton

"We were just lacking a bit," said Verstappen.

"We tried to keep close but they always had an answer. It is what it is - second place is good."

It was a Red Bull double on the podium as British-born Thai driver Alexander Albon took third from Sergio Perez after the Racing Point driver suffered a blown engine three laps from the end.

With both Racing Point cars failing to finish McLaren vaulted into third in the constructor standings, with Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz finishing fourth and fifth.

Ricciardo was seventh ahead of Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas, who made a poor start and then suffered a puncture.

Esteban Ocon was ninth in the other Renault ahead of Charles Leclerc, whose Ferrari team mate Sebastian Vettel finished 13th.

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey's Directorate of Communications released a promotional video on Istanbul by filming various parts of the metropolis in the scope of the Formula 1 races, where the 14th round of the 2020 F1 season was held on Nov 15.

In a statement made by Turkey's Directorate of Communications, the promotional video of the Turkish Grand Prix features two Formula1 drivers, Alexander Albon from Red Bull Racing and Pierre Gasly from AlphaTauri.

The promotional video aims to reach hundreds of millions of viewers around the world and it features remarkable locations in Istanbul, including Sultanahmet, Galata Bridge, Eurasia Tunnel, Maiden's Tower and the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge.

The drivers made the world's first intercontinental pit-stop on the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge in Istanbul.

Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said on Twitter that "the beauties of our Istanbul reaches millions of viewers globally with this beautiful promotional film of F1 teams."

"We attach great importance to the contribution of international sports organizations to the promotion of our country. We will continue to implement similar projects," he added.

Turkey hosted the Grand Prix race for the first time since 2011.

*Writing by Merve Aydogan

"FIA approved the Grade 1 license for our circuit for 3 years, which is given for the best circuits," Intercity CEO Vural Ak said in a press conference.

"The talks [with Formula 1 organizers] are still ongoing so that the Turkish Grand Prix will be added to the schedule for years, rather than a year," Ak remarked.

"The three-year license that we had from FIA proves that our circuit is ready at any time."

He also praised the Turkish organizing squad for their massive efforts on short notice.

Ak said that the organizing team, which had hundreds of people, worked day and night for three months to hold last weekend's Turkish Grand Prix.

He added that with these efforts, the Turkish GP has "achieved great success."

Elite circuits have Grade 1 license

The FIA Grade 1 license is the highest safety certification given by the motorsports association and allows Intercity Istanbul Park -- the venue of 2020 Turkish Grand Prix -- to host future Formula 1 races.

A track with the Grade 1 license boasts superior facilities and top safety measures for F1 events.

Many well-known circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, such as the Australian, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Monaco, Belgian, Japanese, US, Canadian, UK and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix had the Grade 1 license.

Hamilton victorious in 2020 Turkish GP

On Sunday, the Turkish Grand Prix was held for the first time since 2011.

The Intercity Istanbul Park in Tuzla district -- located in the metropolis' Asian side -- hosted this year's race as drivers competed on the 5.3-kilometer (3.3 miles) track for 58 laps.

Mercedes' British star Lewis Hamilton sealed the 2020 Formula 1 title with a first-place finish in Istanbul.

Hamilton secured his seventh Formula 1 world title to equalize the German legend Michael Schumacher.

Having sealed the seventh F1 title in Istanbul, British driver Lewis Hamilton finished the 58-lap race at 1:42:19, equaling F1 legend Michael Schumacher's record by winning the seventh Formula 1 title.

Mexico's Sergio Perez was the runner up -- 31.633 seconds behind him-- while German driver Sebastian Vettel finished in third with 31.960 seconds behind Hamilton

Having started the race in the pole position, Racing Point's Lance Stroll came ninth.

Chaotic park

With 58 laps, the Turkish Grand Prix was held at Intercity Istanbul Park on a 5.3-kilometer (3.3 miles) track, delivering one of the most chaotic F1 qualifying sessions.

Drivers had difficulty controlling their vehicles in the qualifying sessions amid wet conditions caused heavy rains on Saturday.

Italian driver Antonio Giovinazzi had technical issues and retired from the race on lap 13.

The Netherland's Max Verstappen spun behind Mexico's Sergio Perez, dropping down to the eighth position on lap 19.

Alexander Albon from Thailand also spanned on lap 34, allowing Hamilton through into third as Hamilton passed Perez into Turn 12 to take the lead on lap 37.

Hamilton said that he dreamed of this title when he was young, adding that it was important for children to see this and persevere towards their aspirations.

"When you're a kid, one or two or three seems unbelievable. What a day, it's a lot to take in. I feel like I'm only just getting started, it's really weird. I feel physically in great shape," he said on Formula 1's website.

"This has been such a tough year for everybody and I hope for a better year next year. We need to be more sustainable as a sport and I want to try and be part of that for quite a bit longer," Hamiton added.

Hamilton makes history

Hamilton earned 94 victories to be the record holder for the most Grand Prix wins.

With 94 race wins, Hamilton surpassed Schumacher's career total of 91. Vettel, coming third on the Grand Prix wins list, has 53 wins.

Schumacher -- a retired race driver -- is one of the best pilots in Formula 1. He faced a severe head injury while skiing in the French Alps in 2013 and is reportedly being treated at home.

Also, Hamilton holds the record for the most pole positions with 97. Schumacher is second with 68.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Hamilton on winning the Turkish Grand Prix.

"An impressive victory - well done @LewisHamilton ! You have made us all so proud," Johnson said on Twitter.

Driver standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 307 points

2. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 197

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 170

4.Sergio Perez (Mexico): 100

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 97

Constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 504 points

2. Red Bull: 240

3. Racing Point: 154

4. McLaren: 149

5. Renault: 136

Canadian driver clinched his maiden pole position with 1'47''765 in Istanbul Park.

Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen, trailed 0.290 seconds behind Stroll, whereas Sergio Perez of Racing Point BWT Mercedes came third, 1.556 seconds behind Canadian driver.

"I can't really put it into words right now, I'm shocked! It's one of the biggest highlights of my career for sure, we dream about these moments growing up and it's pretty special!" Stroll was quoted by Formula 1's official Twitter account.

Lewis Hamilton will be at sixth spot to begin tomorrow's race.

10 drivers eliminated in qualifying sessions

A total of 10 drivers were eliminated in qualifying sessions one and two in the Turkish Grand Prix on Saturday.

The qualifying session was red flagged after heavy rain made driving conditions hazardous at Istanbul Park Circuit.

Lando Norris, Sebastian Vettel, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, Kevin Magnussen, Daniil Kvyat, George Russell, Romain Grosjean and Nicholas Latifi were eliminated during the first and second qualifying sessions.

The race will begin at 1010GMT on Sunday without spectators due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Having won nine races this season, Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton sits at the top of the drivers' standings with 282 points and is seeking the seventh Formula 1 title of his career in Istanbul.

Mercedes already claimed the constructors' championship for the seventh time in a row ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix.

The organizers previously revised the 2020 calendar amid coronavirus pandemic as the Turkish Grand Prix has returned to this year's campaign after nine years.

Turkey last organized the top-flight motorsports event in 2011.

This weekend's race will be without spectators as the novel coronavirus continue to affect daily and social life.

Retired in 2017, Massa, 39, is the most successful driver in Istanbul Park, having won the Turkish Grand Prix three times in a row, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

On Aug. 27, 2006, Scuderia Ferrari's Massa was crowned as the Turkish GP winner, his maiden Formula 1 victory.

The Turkish Grand Prix made its debut in the F1 calendar in 2005.

McLaren-Mercedes team's Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen won the 2005 Turkish Grand Prix.

He beat Spain's Fernando Alonso, who came second, and Juan Pablo Montoya from Colombia, who was third in Istanbul.

Nine drivers took the podium

Nine drivers were able to make the podium in the past seven races (2005-2011).

Raikkonen, Massa, Alonso, Montoya, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Mark Webber, and Sebastian Vettel managed to enter the top three in Istanbul.

In the 2005 Turkish GP, McLaren-Mercedes displayed one of the finest shows to smash lap record. Montoya set the fastest lap at an average speed of 330.3 kph (205.238 mph).

Montoya also set the record for the fastest lap time recorded in Istanbul with a lap time of one minute, 24.770 seconds on lap 39.

A total of 16 Formula 1 drivers will join Sunday's DHL Turkish Grand Prix for the first time in their careers.

An active driver, Raikkonen, 41, is the most experienced driver in history with 328 Grands Prix. The previous record-holder in appearances was Rubens Barrichello as the Brazilian driver attended 322 races in 1993-2011.

Alonso, 39, had 314 appearances so far.

McLaren team member Lando Norris, 21, is currently the youngest driver among the 2020 competitors.

In addition to British superstar Lewis Hamilton, Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, and Nico Hulkenberg raced in Istanbul in previous years.

Valtteri Bottas, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Daniil Kvyat, Lance Stroll, Antonio Giovinazzi, Daniel Ricciardo, Romain Grosjean, Kevin Magnussen, George Russell, and Nicholas Latifi will experience the Turkey leg of Formula 1 for the first time.

Drivers made podium in Istanbul Park (2005-2011)

Year Winner Runner-up Third

2020 Turkish trophy has authentic traces

The trophy for the 2020 Turkish champion has been specially designed by the Intercity Istanbul Park as it has authentic traces from the Turkish culture.

The vertical shaped cup has double colors, metallic gray, and bronze.

The trophy has a crescent and star on top, which represents the Turkish flag. "Istanbul" inscription was also embroidered on the cup.

It also features the metropolis' symbolic structures such as the Galata Tower and the 15 July Martyrs Bridge as well as tulip figures.

The cup weighs 5 kilograms (11 pounds) and has a height of 50 centimeters (19.6 inches).

Hamilton holds the record for most race wins

Mercedes' Hamilton's earned 93 victories to be the record holder for the most Grand Prix wins.

The six-time world champion, Hamilton, 35, is now leading the 2020 driver standings.

The British driver is seeking his seventh world title in Formula 1 to equal with German legend Michael Schumacher.

Schumacher - a retired racing driver - is one of the best drivers in Formula 1. He faced a severe head injury while skiing in the French Alps in 2013 and was said to be treated at his home.

One of Hamilton's rivals, Vettel claimed four world championships so far (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013).

With 93 race wins, Hamilton passed Schumacher, who had 91 victories in his career. Vettel has 53 wins to be in third place in the Grand Prix wins list.

Also, Hamilton holds the record for the most pole positions with 97 times. Schumacher came second with 68 pole positions.

Meanwhile, deceased Brazilian national Ayrton Senna is in third place with 65 pole positions.

A total of 13 drivers haven't tasted a victory but eight F1 drivers, including Hamilton (93), Vettel (53), Raikkonen (21), Verstappen and Bottas (9 each), Ricciardo (7), Leclerc (2), and Gasly (1) won at least one race.

Ferrari tops all-time Constructors title list

World-famous Italian manufacturer Ferrari ruled the Constructors' Championships 16 times even though they did not have a win in the previous decade.

Ferrari last won this title in 2008.

Williams had nine titles in history and McLaren won eight championships.

Both teams last got their Constructors Title each in the late 1990s.

Mercedes had seven titles to chase Williams and McLaren.

The UK-based team reigned the 2010s with 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 titles.

This month Hamilton won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as Mercedes clinched the 2020 constructors title, which is seventh in a row for the team.

After a nine-year break, Formula 1 is once again heading to Istanbul for the eighth Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday.

The season's Round 14 over 58 laps will be held at the Intercity Istanbul Park on a 5.3-kilometer (3.3 miles) track.

The qualifying round will kick off at 1200GMT on Saturday, while the race will start at 1010GMT on Sunday behind closed doors due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Having won nine races this season, Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton sits at the top of the drivers' standings with 282 points and is seeking the seventh Formula 1 title of his career in Istanbul.

Mercedes already won the constructors' championship for the seventh time in a row ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix.

Video: Unique cross-continental race: F1 drivers explore world’s first intercontinental pit-stop in Istanbul

2 billion people

Turkey's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoglu said Friday that Formula 1 was of great importance both in promoting the country and Istanbul city.

"The race is being aired by 250 broadcasters. This will be an event that reaches about 2 billion people," Karaismailoglu told Anadolu Agency in an interview.

2020 driver standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 282

2. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 197

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 162

4. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia): 95

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 85

2020 constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 479

2. Red Bull-Honda: 226

3. Renault: 135

4. McLaren Renault: 134

5. Racing Point: 134

There will be also one more practice session on Saturday before the qualifying rounds ahead of Sunday's race.

The Round 14 of the season over 58 laps will take place at the Intercity Istanbul Park on a 5.3-kilometer (some 3.3 miles) track.

- 2 drivers fail to win Turkish Grand Prix despite pole position

Turkey has hosted seven Grand Prix races so far and three drivers won the races after they qualified to start the races from pole position.

Kimi Raikkonen (2005), Felipe Massa (2006, 2007 and 2008) and Sebastian Vettel (2011) won the races after starting from pole position. Mark Webber in 2010 and Sebastian Vettel in 2009 failed to win the races despite both drivers qualified for pole position.

- Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton win Turkish Grand Prix after starting 2nd

The drivers, who completed the qualifying rounds in the second place in 2009 and 2010, crossed the line in the first place at the end of the race.

In 2009, Jenson Button was the first to cross the finish line after starting second behind Sebastian Vettel while Mark Webber started on the pole position in 2010 but Lewis Hamilton became the first driver to claim the title.

- Felipe Massa takes pole position for 3 Turkish races

Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa (3), Sebastian Vettel (2), and Mark Webber also claimed pole position in Istanbul.

Raikkonen from McLaren Mercedes was the first driver who took pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix in 2005.

Ferrari driver Massa sealed pole position three times in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Red Bull driver Vettel took pole position in 2009 and 2011 while another Red Bull driver Webber sealed pole position in 2010.

*Writing by Muhammed Enes Calli in Ankara

The last stage of the promotional film in Istanbul was held at the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge and it features two Formula 1 drivers Alexander Albon from Red Bull Racing and Pierre Gasly from AlphaTauri.

The drivers made the world's first intercontinental pit-stop on the bridge.

The promotional video is intended to reach hundreds of millions of viewers around the world and it features remarkable locations in Istanbul, including Sultanahmet, Galata Bridge, Eurasia Tunnel, Maiden's Tower and the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge.

The Turkish Grand Prix will be held Nov. 15 at the Intercity Istanbul Park in Tuzla, located on the city's Asian side.

Turkey will host a Grand Prix race for the first time since 2011.

*Writing by Muhammed Enes Calli in Ankara

The Mercedes ace, who has a record 93 race wins, will be champion again at the Istanbul Park circuit if his team mate and sole title rival Valtteri Bottas fails to score eight points more.

The 35-year-old Briton leads Bottas by 85 points, with 78 remaining to be won after Turkey when the season heads to the Middle East for a closing triple header in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.

That means a second place would be enough even if Bottas wins, providing the Finn does not also take the bonus point for fastest lap.

At its simplest, Hamilton just has to beat Bottas -- something he has done 10 times in 13 races so far this year.

Hamilton, who already holds records for most pole positions, podiums and points finishes, has only twice finished out of the top three in 2020 with a worst result of seventh. He is on a record run of 46 successive scoring finishes.

Mercedes won the constructors' title for an unprecedented seventh year in a row at Imola in Italy on Nov. 1 and are assured of a seventh successive drivers' crown as well.

"We, as a team, have done such a remarkable job," said Hamilton after that success, saying the team title was "almost better" than the drivers'.

Hamilton, who has yet to sign a contract beyond this season, may feel differently on Sunday.

The title race is the focus but Turkey's first race since 2011, as a replacement to fill out a championship depleted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be welcomed by all.

The circuit, with its Turn Eight triple left-hander, was always a driver favourite even if crowds were small. They will be non-existent this weekend, with the race behind closed doors due to the pandemic.

"It’s a track that made for good racing in the past, so it will be interesting to see how the modern Formula One cars do on it," said Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen, who won the first Turkish Grand Prix for McLaren in 2005.

The battle to be best of the rest behind Mercedes and Red Bull is also on a knife edge, with only a point separating third placed Renault, McLaren and fifth placed Racing Point.

Valtteri Bottas, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Daniil Kvyat, Lance Stroll, Antonio Giovinazzi, Daniel Ricciardo, Romain Grosjean, Kevin Magnussen, George Russell and Nicholas Latifi will experience the excitement for the first time in Istanbul.

Norris, 20, is currently the youngest driver in the history of Formula One.

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Sergio Perez, Kimi Raikkonen and Nico Hulkenberg previously raced at the Turkey leg of Formula 1.

- Lewis Hamilton holds record for most race wins

British driver Hamilton's total of 93 victories is the record for the most Grand Prix wins in Formula One.

Hamilton of Mercedes, who claimed his sixth F1 World Championship last year, is in first place in the driver standings.

German legend Michael Schumacher came second with 91 victories, another German Vettel with 53 victories in the third place. They were followed by Alain Prost who had 51 wins.

Hamilton also holds the record for the most pole positions, having qualified first on 97 occasions. Schumacher is second with 68 pole positions, while Brazil's Ayrton Senna is third with 65 poles.

British driver increased his title count to six last year. Vettel claimed four GP titles and Raikkonen only won one race so far.

A total of 13 drivers have not tasted a victory but eight F1 drivers, including Hamilton (93), Vettel (53), Raikkonen (21), Verstappen, Bottas (9), Ricciardo (7), Leclerc (2), and Gasly (1) won at least one race.

- Ferrari most successful F1 team

Ferrari had a record 16 Constructors' Championships in its glorious history. Williams is one of the most dominant title-winners in F1 history, claiming nine races.

McLaren clinched eight titles, while Lotus got seven Formula One world championships.

Also, Mercedes is in fifth place with six titles, followed by Red Bull with four.

- Grand Prix to be without spectators

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced Turkey to organize the race without spectators.

The Istanbul Governorship confirmed last month that the contest will be held behind closed doors due to COVID-19 fears.

Turkey will host a Grand Prix for the first time since 2011.

The Round 14 of the season will take place at the Intercity Istanbul Park in Tuzla district, located in the city's Asian side on Nov. 15.

The circuit's length is 5.3 kilometers (approximately 3.3 miles) and drivers will have 58 laps.

* Writing by Emre Asikci

The 63-lap Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will be raced at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit on a track nearly 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long, near the town of Imola, 40 km (25 mi) east of Bologna.

The qualifying round will kick off at 1300GMT on Saturday as the race will start at 1210GMT on Sunday.

2020 driver standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 256 points

2. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 179

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 162

4. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia): 80

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 75

2020 constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 435

2. Red Bull: 226

3. Racing Point: 126

4. McLaren: 124

5. Renault: 120

The race will run over 66 laps of the 4.6-kilometer (2.9 miles) track in Portimao.

The qualifying round will start at 1300GMT on Saturday, with the race beginning at 1310GMT on Sunday.

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton, with seven victories under his belt, leads the championship with 230 points.

Having 161 points, his teammate Valtteri Bottas from Finland clinched two races this season.

2020 driver standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 230

2. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 161

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 147

4. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia): 78

5. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 68

2020 constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 391

2. Red Bull-Honda: 211

3. Racing Point: 120

4. McLaren: 116

5. Renault: 114

The punishment, for infringements before the race had even started, cost the six-times world champion the lead and the chance to fight for a record-equalling 91st career win.

The Mercedes driver finished third after starting on pole position.

"I need to go back and see what the rules are and what exactly I did wrong," the Briton told Sky Sports television after being punished for practice starts outside of the designated area on his way to the grid.

"I'm pretty sure no-one's got two five-second penalties for something so ridiculous before," he added.

"I didn't put anyone in danger. I've done this at a million tracks over the years and never been questioned on it. So it is what it is."

The stewards also handed Hamilton two penalty points on his licence, leaving him two short of incurring a one-race ban triggered by 12 in a 12-month period.

Asked if that seemed excessive, he replied: "Of course it is. But it's to be expected. They're trying to stop me, aren't they?"

"But it's OK. I just need to keep my head down and stay focused and we'll see what happens." (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Ed Osmond)

Ferrari, the only team to have competed in every season since the first in 1950, have won more races and championships than any other.

Schumacher senior brought them five titles in a row from 2000-04, with most of his record 91 wins secured in red overalls.

The team that crowned Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, Phil Hill, John Surtees, Niki Lauda and Jody Scheckter over the decades are suffering their worst campaign in 40 years.

Ferrari last won a drivers' title with Kimi Raikkonen in 2007 are currently sixth overall and in danger of slipping further.

"Ferrari and Formula One are sort of joined at the hip," chief executive Louis Camilleri told Sky television ahead of the Tuscan Grand Prix at the team's scenic circuit north of Florence.

"It's hard to imagine Formula One without Ferrari or the other way around. We've been there forever. History creates pressure too and we're looking forward to the next 1,000," he added.

"We're in a hole now and we know we're in a hole. It's a confluence of factors but anything I say will come across as excuses and we're not into excuses.

"What matters is to focus on the issues we have and work with determination to get back to what we consider to be our rightful place."

Mick Schumacher, leading the Formula Two championship and looking increasingly destined for F1 in 2021, could be a part of that future.

"To be able to drive it now as the second generation to drive it is something very special," he said after his demonstration laps in the F2004, Ferrari's most successful racing car.

Ferrari had also celebrated their milestone with a socially-distanced show in Florence's Piazza della Signoria on Saturday night attended by drivers and bosses past and present with a display of cars through the eras.

"As we celebrate our first 1,000 races, we are already looking ahead, already thinking about the next 1,000," said Ferrari president John Elkann.

"I am absolutely certain of one thing, that in the next 1,000 Grands Prix we will win more races than we have to date."

This year's Italian Grand Prix will be run on Sunday at Autodromo Nazionale Monza over 53 laps.

The length of the Monza circuit is approximately 5.8 kilometers (3.6 miles).

Mercedes team's British driver Lewis Hamilton has been dominating the sport this season as the 35-year-old won five Grands Prix in 2020 (Austria, Hungary, Great Britain, Spain, and Belgium).

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc from Monaco won the 2019 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

Top five drivers and constructors before Italian GP:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 157 points

2. Max Verstappen (The Netherlands): 110

3. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 107

4. Alexander Albon (Thailand): 48

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 45

Lando Norris (Great Britain): 45

2020's best five constructors

1. Mercedes: 264 points

2. Red Bull: 158

3. McLaren: 68

4. Racing Point: 66

5. Ferrari: 61

The 35-year-old completed the 44-lap race in 1:24:08 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot.

Finnish national Valtteri Bottas, another Mercedes driver, trailed 8.44 seconds behind his teammate.

Red Bull Racing Honda's Max Verstappen from the Netherlands came third, 15.45 seconds behind Hamilton.

The next race of the 2020 season is scheduled for Sept. 6. in Italy.

Top 5 drivers in 2020 standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 157 points

2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 110

3. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 107

4. Alexander Albon (Thailand): 48

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 45

Constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 264 points

2. Red Bull: 158

3. McLaren: 68

4. Racing Point: 66

5. Ferrari: 61

The 2020 Belgian Grand Prix will run over 44 laps in Stavelot's Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday.

The circuit's length is approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 miles).

Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari driver from Monaco, won last year's Belgian Grand Prix in Stavelot.

Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes is leading this year's driver standings as the British athlete won four Grands Prix (Austria, Hungary, UK and Spain) in 2020.

Top 5 drivers in 2020 standings:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 132 points

2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 95

3. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 89

4. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 45

5. Lance Stroll (Canada): 40

Alexander Albon (Thailand): 40

Constructor standings:

1. Mercedes: 221 points

2. Red Bull: 135

3. Racing Point: 63

4. McLaren: 62

5. Ferrari: 61