So this was just a kinda dumb idea I had for see who could avoid being the worst F1 driver in a race for the longest. Under "The Duel" system of Formula One, first implemented in the 2016 season, the bottom 2 drivers of a race will fight in out the following out. The one who finishes higher will continue competing in the Championship, while the worse drive will see their season come to an end.
I've decided to start this in 2016 as it had the minimum 20 races I was after, which was not true of 2015, although the extra team (and therefore 2 cars) make it slightly messier than the usual seasons, although better than 2020, which is a better of a mess due to the lack of races. It is worth noting beforehand that I will be taking the car to matter most, rather than the driver. Otherwise driver swaps will quickly make a mess of this whole thing.
2016 - Part 1
Race 1 - Australia: Our first race of the season takes place in Australia this season and due to the number of drivers exceeding the number of drivers exceeding the number of races, somebody has to be eliminated automatically. Daniil Kvyat is unable to reach the grid due to an electrical issue, ending the season instantly for the first Red Bull car and leaving this race as coming down to determining who the two drivers competing in The Duel will be Bahrain. This question would be answered during lap 17 as Fernando Alonso runs into the back of Esteban Guiterrez, ending the race for both drivers and confirming the face off.
Rosberg, Hamilton & Vettel podium.
22nd: Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull)
Fernando Alonso Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) vs. Esteban Guiterrez (Haas)
Race 2 - Bahrain: As with all races, there are two main things to watch here. Firstly the Duel between Alonso and Guiterrez and secondly the back of the race for who will be our next two drivers to face off. The second of those questions would be quickly answered as Sebastian Vettel's engine gives up on him during warm-up and Jolyon Palmer goes into the pits with a hydraulic failure. Except it will actually be Vandoorne v Guiterrez as Alonso is ruled out of the race due to injuries incurred during his crash last round. This was quite boring answered when a brake failure would end Esteban Guiterrez's F1 career and handing Stoffel Vandoorne the first ever elimination.
Rosberg, Raikkonen & Hamilton podium
21st: Esteban Guitterez (Haas)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Jolyon Palmer (Renault)
Race 3 - China: Good news, bad news. The good news is that this duel doesn't end with a disappointing retirement. The bad news is it is win by such utter dominance it may as well have been. Vettel finishes the race in second, while Jolyon Palmer finishes in 20th. Vettel may have even lapped Palmer, I didn't check. The bottom 2 however does matter and in 18th place comes Sauber's Felipe Nasr, followed by MRT's Rio Haryanto. These two drivers will be forced to fight for their survival in Russia.
Rosberg, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
20th: Jolyon Palmer (Renault)
Felipe Nasr (Sauber) vs. Rio Haryanto (MRT)
Race 4 - Russia: This race features two major collisions that knock three drivers out of the race as Sebastian Vettel, Nico Hulkenberg & Rio Haryanto are all taken out of the race, eliminating Haryanto and sending Vettel & Hulkenberg to race off in Spain. This also means the entire race is essentially meaningless as everything important happens in the first corner.
Rosberg, Hamilton & Raikkonen podium
19th: Rio Haryanto (MRT)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India)
Race 5 - Spain Sebastian Vettel becomes the first driver to face the duel twice as he takes on fellow German Nico Hulkenberg. Also notable is Max Verstappen is taken out of championship contention by Red Bull who put him in the eliminated Red Bull seat, while Daniil Kvyat takes over the still racing Toro Rosso. The first lap shows us who will face off in the next duel as the two Mercedes collide during the first lap and are both forced to retire. Nico Hulkenberg's power unit catches fire on lap 22, bring his season to an end, while Sebastian Vettel takes his second elimination with a second place finish.
Raikkonen, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
18th: Nico Hulkenberg (Force India)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Remaining:
Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Jenson Button (McLaren)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Kevin Magnussen (Renault)
Felipe Massa (Williams)
Felipe Nasr (Sauber)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Pascal Wehrlein (MRT)
Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2016 - Part 2
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Race 6 - Monaco: Kvyat runs into technical issues with his Toro Rosso, sending him a lap down instantly, while a broken front wing ends up causing Kimi Raikkonen to retire, with Kvyat eventually ending his race too to confirm our next duel. Both Mercedes had a better race than you would expect of drivers facing elimination, as both would land in the points paying positions. Lewis Hamilton would cross the finish line in first place, eliminating Nico Rosberg and ending his F1 career in Monaco.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Perez podium
17th - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 7 - Canada: This race sees the first driver in the duel for Europe confirmed early as Jenson Button is forced to retire due to engine issues, with Felipe Massa's engine overheating setting him up as the second driver in the duel. Kimi Raikkonen would finish well clear of Daniil Kvyat, eliminating the Russian for the second time.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
16th - Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Jenson Button (McLaren) vs. Felipe Massa (Williams)
Race 8 - Europe: Unfortunately we're not yet at the point where car troubles aren't setting up the nominations for the duel as Carlos Sainz Jr. retires on lap 31 with suspension troubles, while Brake issues sees Pascal Wehrlein confirmed as his opponent. What this does mean however is next race we will have our first team eliminated from the series, as both are the last drivers of their respective teams. This race is actually quite a close one, as Button finishes 19 seconds behind Massa and is eliminated. Only 3 teams have both drivers still remaining, in Ferrari, Williams & Sauber
Vettel, Perez & Raikkonen podium
15th - Jenson Button (McLaren)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso) vs. Pascal Wehrlein (MRT)
Race 9 - Austria: Sebastian Vettel's rear tire explodes on him, sending him into the barrier and the next duel, his third appearance this season. Brake failure for Felipe Massa sees him also return to the Duel as he has brake trouble right at the end of the race and is forced to retire. Both duelling cars do finish one after the other in the standings, with Carlos Sainz Jr. finishing ahead of Pascal Wehrlein, sending the German home and ending the season for MRT.
Hamilton, Raikkonen & Ricciardo podium
14th - Pascal Wehrlein (MRT)
11th - Manor Racing MRT
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Felipe Massa (Williams)
Race 10 - Britain: Marcus Ericsson is forced out of the race on lap 11 with a power united failure, followed by Romain Grosjean on lap 17 with transmission troubles to confirm the two drivers facing the Duel.Sebastian Vettel picks up a 5 second penalty in this race for pushing opponent Felipe Massa off the track, but it is not enough as he remains ahead of Massa, ending the Brazilian's season.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Raikkonen podium
13th - Felipe Massa (Williams)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Remaining:
Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1 elimination
Kevin Magnussen (Renault)
Felipe Nasr (Sauber) - 1 elimination
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso) - 1 elimination
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 3 eliminations
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Race 6 - Monaco: Kvyat runs into technical issues with his Toro Rosso, sending him a lap down instantly, while a broken front wing ends up causing Kimi Raikkonen to retire, with Kvyat eventually ending his race too to confirm our next duel. Both Mercedes had a better race than you would expect of drivers facing elimination, as both would land in the points paying positions. Lewis Hamilton would cross the finish line in first place, eliminating Nico Rosberg and ending his F1 career in Monaco.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Perez podium
17th - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 7 - Canada: This race sees the first driver in the duel for Europe confirmed early as Jenson Button is forced to retire due to engine issues, with Felipe Massa's engine overheating setting him up as the second driver in the duel. Kimi Raikkonen would finish well clear of Daniil Kvyat, eliminating the Russian for the second time.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
16th - Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Jenson Button (McLaren) vs. Felipe Massa (Williams)
Race 8 - Europe: Unfortunately we're not yet at the point where car troubles aren't setting up the nominations for the duel as Carlos Sainz Jr. retires on lap 31 with suspension troubles, while Brake issues sees Pascal Wehrlein confirmed as his opponent. What this does mean however is next race we will have our first team eliminated from the series, as both are the last drivers of their respective teams. This race is actually quite a close one, as Button finishes 19 seconds behind Massa and is eliminated. Only 3 teams have both drivers still remaining, in Ferrari, Williams & Sauber
Vettel, Perez & Raikkonen podium
15th - Jenson Button (McLaren)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso) vs. Pascal Wehrlein (MRT)
Race 9 - Austria: Sebastian Vettel's rear tire explodes on him, sending him into the barrier and the next duel, his third appearance this season. Brake failure for Felipe Massa sees him also return to the Duel as he has brake trouble right at the end of the race and is forced to retire. Both duelling cars do finish one after the other in the standings, with Carlos Sainz Jr. finishing ahead of Pascal Wehrlein, sending the German home and ending the season for MRT.
Hamilton, Raikkonen & Ricciardo podium
14th - Pascal Wehrlein (MRT)
11th - Manor Racing MRT
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Felipe Massa (Williams)
Race 10 - Britain: Marcus Ericsson is forced out of the race on lap 11 with a power united failure, followed by Romain Grosjean on lap 17 with transmission troubles to confirm the two drivers facing the Duel.Sebastian Vettel picks up a 5 second penalty in this race for pushing opponent Felipe Massa off the track, but it is not enough as he remains ahead of Massa, ending the Brazilian's season.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Raikkonen podium
13th - Felipe Massa (Williams)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Remaining:
Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1 elimination
Kevin Magnussen (Renault)
Felipe Nasr (Sauber) - 1 elimination
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso) - 1 elimination
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 3 eliminations
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2016 - Part 3
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 11- Hungary: The good news is everyone in this race finishes, meaning it comes all down to the who finishes first. In terms of the duel, it is a clear win for Romain Grosjean, who finishes in 9th place, while Marcus Ericsson is eliminated after finishing dead last. With this Ferrari are now the only team with both drivers still going. But it does mean the last two drivers across the line are facing the duel with the second Sauber of Felipe Nasr being the second last driver to cross the line (ahead of Ericsson), with Kevin Magnussen coming in before him.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Vettel podium
12th - Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Felipe Nasr (Sauber) vs. Kevin Magnussen (Renault)
Race 12 - Germany: A power unit failure in this race saved Kevin Magnussen's season and Felipe Nasr finds his season coming to an end, along with the season for Sauber. Unfortunately for Kevin Magnussen, he becomes the first driver to face the duel two races in a row, as he is the last driver to finish. His opponent for next race will be Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Vettel podium
11th - Felipe Nasr (Sauber)
10th - Sauber F1 Team
Kevin Magnussen (Renault) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Ross)
Race 13 - Belgium: Carlos Sainz Jr. suffers a tyre puncture and is eliminated as Kevin Magnussen picks up his second elimination. He'll have a challenge on his hands to get a third however as he spins out into the tyre wall at Raidillon and is once again put into the duel for the third time straight. His next opponent will be Haas's Romain Grosjean, who is the last driver to cross the finish line, 15 seconds back for Kimi Raikkonen.
Ricciardo, Hamilton & Perez podium
10th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
9th - Scuderia Toro Rosso
Kevin Magnussen (Renault) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 14 - Italy: Kevin Magnussen is unable to pull off the three-peat as he finishes the race in dead last, ending the Renault driver's season. Romain Grosjean survives, crossing the line in 7th place, which puts him in the duel for a second time, this time against McLaren's Fernando Alonso.
Hamilton, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
9th - Kevin Magnussen (Renault)
8th - Renault Sport Formula One Team
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 15 - Singapore: And unfortunately disappointing race of Romain Grosjean suffers a brake failure that leaves him unable to even start the race. Williams driver Valtteri Bottas is the first driver confirmed for the duel, with his engine overheating forcing him to end his race early. His opponent will be Force India driver Sergio Perez, with the Mexican being the last driver to cross the finish line, well back from Fernando Alonso.
Ricciardo, Hamilton & Raikkonen podium
8th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
7th - Haas F1 Team
Valtteri Bottas (Williams) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Remaining
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) - 1 elimination
Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1 elimination
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 3 eliminations
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 11- Hungary: The good news is everyone in this race finishes, meaning it comes all down to the who finishes first. In terms of the duel, it is a clear win for Romain Grosjean, who finishes in 9th place, while Marcus Ericsson is eliminated after finishing dead last. With this Ferrari are now the only team with both drivers still going. But it does mean the last two drivers across the line are facing the duel with the second Sauber of Felipe Nasr being the second last driver to cross the line (ahead of Ericsson), with Kevin Magnussen coming in before him.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Vettel podium
12th - Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Felipe Nasr (Sauber) vs. Kevin Magnussen (Renault)
Race 12 - Germany: A power unit failure in this race saved Kevin Magnussen's season and Felipe Nasr finds his season coming to an end, along with the season for Sauber. Unfortunately for Kevin Magnussen, he becomes the first driver to face the duel two races in a row, as he is the last driver to finish. His opponent for next race will be Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Vettel podium
11th - Felipe Nasr (Sauber)
10th - Sauber F1 Team
Kevin Magnussen (Renault) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Ross)
Race 13 - Belgium: Carlos Sainz Jr. suffers a tyre puncture and is eliminated as Kevin Magnussen picks up his second elimination. He'll have a challenge on his hands to get a third however as he spins out into the tyre wall at Raidillon and is once again put into the duel for the third time straight. His next opponent will be Haas's Romain Grosjean, who is the last driver to cross the finish line, 15 seconds back for Kimi Raikkonen.
Ricciardo, Hamilton & Perez podium
10th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
9th - Scuderia Toro Rosso
Kevin Magnussen (Renault) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 14 - Italy: Kevin Magnussen is unable to pull off the three-peat as he finishes the race in dead last, ending the Renault driver's season. Romain Grosjean survives, crossing the line in 7th place, which puts him in the duel for a second time, this time against McLaren's Fernando Alonso.
Hamilton, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
9th - Kevin Magnussen (Renault)
8th - Renault Sport Formula One Team
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 15 - Singapore: And unfortunately disappointing race of Romain Grosjean suffers a brake failure that leaves him unable to even start the race. Williams driver Valtteri Bottas is the first driver confirmed for the duel, with his engine overheating forcing him to end his race early. His opponent will be Force India driver Sergio Perez, with the Mexican being the last driver to cross the finish line, well back from Fernando Alonso.
Ricciardo, Hamilton & Raikkonen podium
8th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
7th - Haas F1 Team
Valtteri Bottas (Williams) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Remaining
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) - 1 elimination
Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1 elimination
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 3 eliminations
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2016 - Part 4
Valtteri Bottas (Williams) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 16 - Malaysia: Sebastian Vettel is taken out in turn one by a collision, putting himself in as the first driver in the duel - his fourth appearance - where his opponent will be Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who is forced to retire due to engine troubles after completing 40 laps. The race itself is a very tight race, with only 2 seconds making the difference between Valtteri Bottas who scores a podium in 3rd place. Sergio Perez would end up just behind as his season is brought to an end.
Ricciardo, Raikkonen & Bottas podium
7th - Sergio Perez (Force India)
6th - Sahara Force India F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Race 17 - Japan: Another race with no DNFs, with only 6 drivers remaining. The two drivers in the duel would end up taking the podium as Lewis Hamilton takes first place, while Sebastian Vettel takes second and ends up being eliminated. Kimi Raikkonen and Daniel Ricciardo are the next two drivers across the line, leaving Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso as the two drivers to compete in the next duel.
Hamilton, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
6th - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Valtteri Bottas (Williams) vs. Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Race 18 - United States: Kimi Raikkonen is the first driver confirmed for the next duel as he has a loose wheel that ends his race early. The 4 remaining drivers all finish the race with Lewis Hamilton taking the win and Daniel Ricciardo also claiming safety. Fernando Alonso crosses in third and while he retains his safety, eliminating Valtteri Bottas who could not keep pace with the remaining drivers.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Alonso podium
5th - Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
5th - Williams Martini Racing
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) vs. Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Race 19 - Mexico: Lewis Hamilton claims another win to put himself into the final and meaning second place Daniel Ricciardo will face the duel in Brazil. Kimi Raikkonen comes across the line in third to remain in Formula One, eliminating Fernando Alonso and McLaren.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Raikkonen podium
4th - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
4th - McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 20 - Brazil: Lewis Hamilton wins this race, although he already had a guaranteed spot in the final it is good momentum to lead him in. Kimi Raikkonen would crash out on the pit straight, bringing his season to an end and putting Daniel Ricciardo through to the final.
3rd - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
3rd - Scuderia Ferrari
FINALE: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: This race is a straight shoot out between the final two driver, with the winner becoming World Champion. It is a very close race, with only 5 seconds separating the two. It would be Lewis Hamilton who would take the win, becoming the first ever Champion under the duel format.
2nd - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2nd - Red Bull Racing
1st - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
1st - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
Most Eliminations: Sebastian Vettel - 3 (Jolyon Palmer, Nico Hulkenberg & Felipe Massa)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Daniel Ricciardo (Hamilton)
3rd: Kimi Raikkonen (Ricciardo)
4th: Fernando Alonso (Raikkonen)
5th: Valtteri Bottas (Alonso)
6th: Sebastian Vettel (Hamilton)
7th: Sergio Perez (Bottas)
8th: Romain Grosjean (Alonso)
9th: Kevin Magnussen (Grosjean)
10th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Magnussen)
11th: Felipe Nasr (Magnussen)
12th: Marcus Ericsson (Grosjean)
13th: Felipe Massa (Sebastian Vettel)
14th: Pascal Wehrlein (Sainz Jr.)
15th: Jenson Button (Massa)
16th: Daniil Kvyat* (Raikkonen)
17th: Nico Rosberg (Hamilton)
18th: Nico Hulkenberg (Vettel)
19th: Rio Haryanto (Nasr)
20th: Jolyon Palmer (Vettel)
21st: Esteban Guiterrez (Vandoorne**)
22nd: Daniil Kvyat
*Daniil Kvyat replaced Max Verstappen
** Stoffel Vandoorne replaced Fernando Alonso
CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Red Bull
3rd: Ferrari
4th: McLaren
5th: Williams
6th: Force India
7th: Haas
8th: Renault
9th: Toro Rosso
10th: Sauber
11th: MRT
2016 is the first season to give us a different champion, as Hamilton eliminates Rosberg early, allowing him to take the title over Ricciardo at Abu Dhabi. Next season will not feature an instant elimination as we'll have enough races to avoid such a problem.
Valtteri Bottas (Williams) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 16 - Malaysia: Sebastian Vettel is taken out in turn one by a collision, putting himself in as the first driver in the duel - his fourth appearance - where his opponent will be Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who is forced to retire due to engine troubles after completing 40 laps. The race itself is a very tight race, with only 2 seconds making the difference between Valtteri Bottas who scores a podium in 3rd place. Sergio Perez would end up just behind as his season is brought to an end.
Ricciardo, Raikkonen & Bottas podium
7th - Sergio Perez (Force India)
6th - Sahara Force India F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Race 17 - Japan: Another race with no DNFs, with only 6 drivers remaining. The two drivers in the duel would end up taking the podium as Lewis Hamilton takes first place, while Sebastian Vettel takes second and ends up being eliminated. Kimi Raikkonen and Daniel Ricciardo are the next two drivers across the line, leaving Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso as the two drivers to compete in the next duel.
Hamilton, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
6th - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Valtteri Bottas (Williams) vs. Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Race 18 - United States: Kimi Raikkonen is the first driver confirmed for the next duel as he has a loose wheel that ends his race early. The 4 remaining drivers all finish the race with Lewis Hamilton taking the win and Daniel Ricciardo also claiming safety. Fernando Alonso crosses in third and while he retains his safety, eliminating Valtteri Bottas who could not keep pace with the remaining drivers.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Alonso podium
5th - Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
5th - Williams Martini Racing
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) vs. Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Race 19 - Mexico: Lewis Hamilton claims another win to put himself into the final and meaning second place Daniel Ricciardo will face the duel in Brazil. Kimi Raikkonen comes across the line in third to remain in Formula One, eliminating Fernando Alonso and McLaren.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Raikkonen podium
4th - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
4th - McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 20 - Brazil: Lewis Hamilton wins this race, although he already had a guaranteed spot in the final it is good momentum to lead him in. Kimi Raikkonen would crash out on the pit straight, bringing his season to an end and putting Daniel Ricciardo through to the final.
3rd - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
3rd - Scuderia Ferrari
FINALE: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: This race is a straight shoot out between the final two driver, with the winner becoming World Champion. It is a very close race, with only 5 seconds separating the two. It would be Lewis Hamilton who would take the win, becoming the first ever Champion under the duel format.
2nd - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2nd - Red Bull Racing
1st - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
1st - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
Most Eliminations: Sebastian Vettel - 3 (Jolyon Palmer, Nico Hulkenberg & Felipe Massa)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Daniel Ricciardo (Hamilton)
3rd: Kimi Raikkonen (Ricciardo)
4th: Fernando Alonso (Raikkonen)
5th: Valtteri Bottas (Alonso)
6th: Sebastian Vettel (Hamilton)
7th: Sergio Perez (Bottas)
8th: Romain Grosjean (Alonso)
9th: Kevin Magnussen (Grosjean)
10th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Magnussen)
11th: Felipe Nasr (Magnussen)
12th: Marcus Ericsson (Grosjean)
13th: Felipe Massa (Sebastian Vettel)
14th: Pascal Wehrlein (Sainz Jr.)
15th: Jenson Button (Massa)
16th: Daniil Kvyat* (Raikkonen)
17th: Nico Rosberg (Hamilton)
18th: Nico Hulkenberg (Vettel)
19th: Rio Haryanto (Nasr)
20th: Jolyon Palmer (Vettel)
21st: Esteban Guiterrez (Vandoorne**)
22nd: Daniil Kvyat
*Daniil Kvyat replaced Max Verstappen
** Stoffel Vandoorne replaced Fernando Alonso
CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONSHIP
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Red Bull
3rd: Ferrari
4th: McLaren
5th: Williams
6th: Force India
7th: Haas
8th: Renault
9th: Toro Rosso
10th: Sauber
11th: MRT
2016 is the first season to give us a different champion, as Hamilton eliminates Rosberg early, allowing him to take the title over Ricciardo at Abu Dhabi. Next season will not feature an instant elimination as we'll have enough races to avoid such a problem.
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2017 - Part 1
Race 1 - Australia: Fortunately no need for an automatic elimination this time, so the only thing that really matters is the first two drivers out of the race. The first would be Romain Grosjean, forced to retire due to a water leak and his opponent would be Jolyon Palmer who retired a couple laps later with brake issues.
Vettel, Hamilton & Bottas podium
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Jolyon Palmer (Renault)
Race 2 - China: Rookie driver Lance Stroll is put into the duel almost instantly after a collision on lap one, with fellow rookie Antonio Giovinazzi being confirmed as his opponent following an accident a few laps into the race. In terms of the duel itself, both drivers managed to make it to the finish line, with Grosjean coming across in 11th place, while Jolyon Palmer would come in 13th, ending his F1 career.
Hamilton, Vettel & Verstappen podium
20th - Jolyon Palmer (Renault)
Lance Stroll (Williams) vs. Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber)
Race 3 - Bahrain: Antonio Giovinazzi had been filling in for Wehrlein, who returns to the series after missing the first two races of the season and is instantly forced to compete in the duel against Stroll. Our first important moment of the race happens when Stoffel Vandoorne's McLaren is unable to start the race due to an issue with water pressure. Electrical troubles for Kevin Magnusssen would put him in the second spot and a few laps later a collision would bring Lance Stroll's debut season to an end.
Vettel, Hamilton & Bottas podium
19th - Lance Stroll (Williams)
Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) vs. Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Race 4 - Russia: Fernando Alonso is quick to take a spot in the duel as his car is unable to compete in the race, automatically confirming a spot for him in the duel. His opponent is determined to be Romain Grosjean who is taken out by a collision on lap one. The race between Magnussen and Vandoorne is a pretty close one, with Magnussen finishing in 12th, while Vandoorne finishes 13th and is eliminated.
Bottas, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
18th - Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 5 - Spain: Funnily enough, another battle between a McLaren and a Haas, as Fernando Alonso risks elimination at his home race. The next duel is quickly determined as Raikkonen and Verstappen collide and are both taken out of the race. There's once again not much in, but Romain Grosjean is able to rack up a second elimination for himself and ends Alonso's season.
Hamilton, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
17th - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
10th - McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) vs. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Palmer, Alonso)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) - 1 elimination (Vandoorne)
Felipe Massa (Williams)
Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Stroll)
Race 1 - Australia: Fortunately no need for an automatic elimination this time, so the only thing that really matters is the first two drivers out of the race. The first would be Romain Grosjean, forced to retire due to a water leak and his opponent would be Jolyon Palmer who retired a couple laps later with brake issues.
Vettel, Hamilton & Bottas podium
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Jolyon Palmer (Renault)
Race 2 - China: Rookie driver Lance Stroll is put into the duel almost instantly after a collision on lap one, with fellow rookie Antonio Giovinazzi being confirmed as his opponent following an accident a few laps into the race. In terms of the duel itself, both drivers managed to make it to the finish line, with Grosjean coming across in 11th place, while Jolyon Palmer would come in 13th, ending his F1 career.
Hamilton, Vettel & Verstappen podium
20th - Jolyon Palmer (Renault)
Lance Stroll (Williams) vs. Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber)
Race 3 - Bahrain: Antonio Giovinazzi had been filling in for Wehrlein, who returns to the series after missing the first two races of the season and is instantly forced to compete in the duel against Stroll. Our first important moment of the race happens when Stoffel Vandoorne's McLaren is unable to start the race due to an issue with water pressure. Electrical troubles for Kevin Magnusssen would put him in the second spot and a few laps later a collision would bring Lance Stroll's debut season to an end.
Vettel, Hamilton & Bottas podium
19th - Lance Stroll (Williams)
Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) vs. Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Race 4 - Russia: Fernando Alonso is quick to take a spot in the duel as his car is unable to compete in the race, automatically confirming a spot for him in the duel. His opponent is determined to be Romain Grosjean who is taken out by a collision on lap one. The race between Magnussen and Vandoorne is a pretty close one, with Magnussen finishing in 12th, while Vandoorne finishes 13th and is eliminated.
Bottas, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
18th - Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 5 - Spain: Funnily enough, another battle between a McLaren and a Haas, as Fernando Alonso risks elimination at his home race. The next duel is quickly determined as Raikkonen and Verstappen collide and are both taken out of the race. There's once again not much in, but Romain Grosjean is able to rack up a second elimination for himself and ends Alonso's season.
Hamilton, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
17th - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
10th - McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) vs. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Palmer, Alonso)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) - 1 elimination (Vandoorne)
Felipe Massa (Williams)
Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Stroll)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2017 - Part 2
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 6 - Monaco: Nico Hulkenberg takes the first spot in the next duel after his gearbox gives up on him and he is forced to retire. Pascal Wehrlein is confirmed to be his opponent after a collision ends his race. There is only 3 seconds in it for the two facing elimination as Kimi Raikkonen crosses the line in second, followed by Ricciardo, Bottas and Verstappen in quick succession.
Vettel, Raikkonen & Ricciardo podium
16th - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber)
Race 7 - Canada: Carlos Sainz Jr & Felipe Massa instantly lock their spots for the duel next race after a collision on lap one takes both of them out of the race. Both Wehrlein and Hulkenberg finish the race, with Hulkenberg finishing well ahead and eliminating Wehrlein.
Hamilton, Bottas & Ricciardo podium
15th - Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso) vs. Felipe Massa (Williams)
Race 8 - Azerbaijan: Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat locks the first duel slot after electronic issues force his retirement, with his opponent being Nico Hulkenberg, who is forced to retire following an accident. Suspension issues for Felipe Massa one lap later ends the duel as he is forced to retire, ending Williams' season and Massa's F1 career.
Ricciardo, Bottas & Vettel podium
14th - Felipe Massa (Williams)
9th - Williams Martini Racing
Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) vs. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Race 9 - Austria: Our two duel slots are taken up by mechanical issues as hydraulic issues force Kevin Magnussen to retire, followed by Carlos Sainz Jr. being forced to retire with engine troubles. It's not particularly close in the race for safety as Nico Hulkenberg finishes well ahead of Kvyat, who sees his F1 career brought to an end.
Bottas, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
13th - Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
Race 10 - Britain: It's a pretty disappointing duel as a lap one collision ends Sainz race straight away. So the only important part is who the last two to cross the line will be, with Magnussen just avoiding a second duel by finishing ahead of teammate Romain Grosjean & Sauber's Marcus Ericsson.
Hamilton, Bottas & Raikkonen podium
12th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
8th - Scuderia Toro Rosso
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Palmer, Alonso)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Wehrlein, Kvyat)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Vandoorne, Sainz)
Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Verstappen)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 6 - Monaco: Nico Hulkenberg takes the first spot in the next duel after his gearbox gives up on him and he is forced to retire. Pascal Wehrlein is confirmed to be his opponent after a collision ends his race. There is only 3 seconds in it for the two facing elimination as Kimi Raikkonen crosses the line in second, followed by Ricciardo, Bottas and Verstappen in quick succession.
Vettel, Raikkonen & Ricciardo podium
16th - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber)
Race 7 - Canada: Carlos Sainz Jr & Felipe Massa instantly lock their spots for the duel next race after a collision on lap one takes both of them out of the race. Both Wehrlein and Hulkenberg finish the race, with Hulkenberg finishing well ahead and eliminating Wehrlein.
Hamilton, Bottas & Ricciardo podium
15th - Pascal Wehrlein (Sauber)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso) vs. Felipe Massa (Williams)
Race 8 - Azerbaijan: Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat locks the first duel slot after electronic issues force his retirement, with his opponent being Nico Hulkenberg, who is forced to retire following an accident. Suspension issues for Felipe Massa one lap later ends the duel as he is forced to retire, ending Williams' season and Massa's F1 career.
Ricciardo, Bottas & Vettel podium
14th - Felipe Massa (Williams)
9th - Williams Martini Racing
Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) vs. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Race 9 - Austria: Our two duel slots are taken up by mechanical issues as hydraulic issues force Kevin Magnussen to retire, followed by Carlos Sainz Jr. being forced to retire with engine troubles. It's not particularly close in the race for safety as Nico Hulkenberg finishes well ahead of Kvyat, who sees his F1 career brought to an end.
Bottas, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
13th - Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
Race 10 - Britain: It's a pretty disappointing duel as a lap one collision ends Sainz race straight away. So the only important part is who the last two to cross the line will be, with Magnussen just avoiding a second duel by finishing ahead of teammate Romain Grosjean & Sauber's Marcus Ericsson.
Hamilton, Bottas & Raikkonen podium
12th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (Toro Rosso)
8th - Scuderia Toro Rosso
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Palmer, Alonso)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Wehrlein, Kvyat)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Vandoorne, Sainz)
Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Verstappen)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2017 - Part 3
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 11 - Hungary: Daniel Ricciardo is out quickly with Radiator damage, setting him up for the next duel. Next out is Romain Grosjean whose season is brought to an end by a loose wheel nut, keeping Ericsson's season alive. Nico Hulkenberg locks the next spot in the duel when brake troubles force him to retire in the final laps of the race.
Vettel, Raikkonen & Bottas podium
11th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) vs. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Race 12 - Belgium: Collision damage ends Sergio Perez's race late on, putting him into the duel as the first participant. Daniel Ricciardo takes a podium spot this race, which keeps him in the running and eliminates Nico Hulkenberg, who finishes 14 seconds later. Sauber's Marcus Ericsson is the last to cross the line and will face Checo in the duel.
Hamilton, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
10th - Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
7th - Renault Sport Formula One Team
Sergio Perez (Force India) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 13 - Italy: Right near the end of the race, Marcus Ericsson suffers suspension damage and is forced to retire from both the race and the F1 season. Everyone else finishes however so it all comes down to who is the last driver to cross the line. Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel are the first three across taking the podium. Ricciardo, Raikkonen & Ocon are the next across and are all safe meaning the duel will be contested by Sergio Perez again, as he face Haas's Kevin Magnussen.
Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel podium
9th - Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
6th - Sauber F1 Team
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 14 - Singapore: Kimi Raikkonen & Sebastian Vettel are taken out on lap one by a collision, putting both Ferrari's into the duel for next race. Only one of driver retires and Kevin Magnussen's season is brought to an end due to engine troubles, meaning Sergio Perez takes a second consecutive elimination. 4 teams remain with Haas' elimination, with only Red Bull having lost a driver.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Bottas podium
8th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
5th - Haas F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 15 - Malaysia: This duel could have been so exciting, but instead Kimi Raikkonen is unable to even start the race and as such eliminated instantly. Every other car finishes the race, so it all comes down to the last 2 to cross the line. Hamilton wins, followed by Ricciardo & Vettel. Bottas takes the last safe position, leaving it a contest between the two Force India drivers as Sergio Perez comes across in 5th, while Esteban Ocon is the last driver to cross the line.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Vettel podium
7th - Kimi Raikkonne (Ferrari)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Remaining:
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Sergio Perez (Force India) - 2 eliminations (Ericsson, Magnussen)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Hulkenberg)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Raikkonen)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 11 - Hungary: Daniel Ricciardo is out quickly with Radiator damage, setting him up for the next duel. Next out is Romain Grosjean whose season is brought to an end by a loose wheel nut, keeping Ericsson's season alive. Nico Hulkenberg locks the next spot in the duel when brake troubles force him to retire in the final laps of the race.
Vettel, Raikkonen & Bottas podium
11th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) vs. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Race 12 - Belgium: Collision damage ends Sergio Perez's race late on, putting him into the duel as the first participant. Daniel Ricciardo takes a podium spot this race, which keeps him in the running and eliminates Nico Hulkenberg, who finishes 14 seconds later. Sauber's Marcus Ericsson is the last to cross the line and will face Checo in the duel.
Hamilton, Vettel & Ricciardo podium
10th - Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
7th - Renault Sport Formula One Team
Sergio Perez (Force India) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 13 - Italy: Right near the end of the race, Marcus Ericsson suffers suspension damage and is forced to retire from both the race and the F1 season. Everyone else finishes however so it all comes down to who is the last driver to cross the line. Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel are the first three across taking the podium. Ricciardo, Raikkonen & Ocon are the next across and are all safe meaning the duel will be contested by Sergio Perez again, as he face Haas's Kevin Magnussen.
Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel podium
9th - Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
6th - Sauber F1 Team
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 14 - Singapore: Kimi Raikkonen & Sebastian Vettel are taken out on lap one by a collision, putting both Ferrari's into the duel for next race. Only one of driver retires and Kevin Magnussen's season is brought to an end due to engine troubles, meaning Sergio Perez takes a second consecutive elimination. 4 teams remain with Haas' elimination, with only Red Bull having lost a driver.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Bottas podium
8th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
5th - Haas F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 15 - Malaysia: This duel could have been so exciting, but instead Kimi Raikkonen is unable to even start the race and as such eliminated instantly. Every other car finishes the race, so it all comes down to the last 2 to cross the line. Hamilton wins, followed by Ricciardo & Vettel. Bottas takes the last safe position, leaving it a contest between the two Force India drivers as Sergio Perez comes across in 5th, while Esteban Ocon is the last driver to cross the line.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Vettel podium
7th - Kimi Raikkonne (Ferrari)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Remaining:
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Sergio Perez (Force India) - 2 eliminations (Ericsson, Magnussen)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Hulkenberg)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Raikkonen)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2017 - Part 4
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 16 - Japan: Issues with the car force Sebastian Vettel to retire, forcing him to claim the first spot in the duel. Hamilton crosses the line in first, followed by Ricciardo in second and Bottas in third. Esteban Ocon in fourth keeps his spot for one more race, although he will face another duel against Sebastian Vettel. 4 seconds after him is Sergio Perez, as the Mexican driver's season is brought to an end.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Bottas podium
6th - Sergio Perez (Force India)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Race 17 - United States: Engine trouble means Daniel Ricciardo is locked in for the 4th place duel, although the other 4 remaining drivers all manage to finish the race. Hamilton claims the win, followed by Sebastian Vettel, who claims his second victory for the season. Valtteri Bottas is next driver to cross the line, getting on the podium, but also putting himself in the duel. Esteban Ocon is the last to cross the line as the season comes to an end alongside Force India. A very good debut season for him.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
5th - Esteban Ocon (Force India)
4th - Sahara Force India F1 Team
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) vs. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Race 18 - Mexico: Daniel Ricciardo retires after completing 4 laps due to more car troubles, meaning the season for both him and Red Bull comes to an end as Valtteri Bottas picks up his first elimination. He also picks up the win, locking himself in for the finals as Sebastian Vettel & Lewis Hamilton will face off to determine who will face him.
Bottas, Vettel & Hamilton podium
4th - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
3rd - Red Bull Racing
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 19 - Brazil: The three remaining driver are split by only five seconds as Sebastian Vettel claims victory and a finals spot, joined by the already safe Valtteri Bottas. Lewis Hamilton is the last across the line, meaning the reigning champion has been eliminating.
Vettel, Bottas & Hamilton podium
3rd - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: Mercedes absolutely nail the day as with a 19 seconds gap over his opponent, Valtteri Bottas claims victory at Abu Dhabi, winning the F1 World Championship in his first season with Mercedes.
2nd - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2nd - Scuderia Ferrari
1st - VALTTERI BOTTAS (Mercedes)
1st - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM
Most Eliminations: Sebastian Vettel - 3 (Kimi Raikkonen, Esteban Ocon & Lewis Hamilton)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Valtteri Bottas
2nd: Sebastian Vettel (Bottas)
3rd: Lewis Hamilton (Vettel)
4th: Daniel Ricciardo (Bottas)
5th: Esteban Ocon (Vettel)
6th: Sergio Perez (Ocon)
7th: Kimi Raikkonen (Vettel)
8th: Kevin Magnussen (Perez)
9th: Marcus Ericsson (Perez)
10th: Nico Hulkenberg (Ricciardo)
11th: Romain Grosjean (Ericsson)
12th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Magnussen)
13th: Daniil Kvyat (Hulkenberg)
14th: Felipe Massa (Sainz)
15th: Pascal Wehrlein (Hulkenberg)
16th: Max Verstappen (Raikkonen)
17th: Fernando Alonso (Grosjean)
18th: Stoffel Vandoorne (Magnussen)
19th: Lance Stroll (Wehrlein)
20th: Jolyon Palmer (Grosjean)
CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPIONSHIP
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Ferrari
3rd: Red Bull
4th: Force India
5th: Haas
6th: Sauber
7th: Renault
8th: Toro Rosso
9th: Williams
10th: McLaren
F1 Duel Champions
2016: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2017: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 16 - Japan: Issues with the car force Sebastian Vettel to retire, forcing him to claim the first spot in the duel. Hamilton crosses the line in first, followed by Ricciardo in second and Bottas in third. Esteban Ocon in fourth keeps his spot for one more race, although he will face another duel against Sebastian Vettel. 4 seconds after him is Sergio Perez, as the Mexican driver's season is brought to an end.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Bottas podium
6th - Sergio Perez (Force India)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Race 17 - United States: Engine trouble means Daniel Ricciardo is locked in for the 4th place duel, although the other 4 remaining drivers all manage to finish the race. Hamilton claims the win, followed by Sebastian Vettel, who claims his second victory for the season. Valtteri Bottas is next driver to cross the line, getting on the podium, but also putting himself in the duel. Esteban Ocon is the last to cross the line as the season comes to an end alongside Force India. A very good debut season for him.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
5th - Esteban Ocon (Force India)
4th - Sahara Force India F1 Team
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) vs. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Race 18 - Mexico: Daniel Ricciardo retires after completing 4 laps due to more car troubles, meaning the season for both him and Red Bull comes to an end as Valtteri Bottas picks up his first elimination. He also picks up the win, locking himself in for the finals as Sebastian Vettel & Lewis Hamilton will face off to determine who will face him.
Bottas, Vettel & Hamilton podium
4th - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
3rd - Red Bull Racing
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 19 - Brazil: The three remaining driver are split by only five seconds as Sebastian Vettel claims victory and a finals spot, joined by the already safe Valtteri Bottas. Lewis Hamilton is the last across the line, meaning the reigning champion has been eliminating.
Vettel, Bottas & Hamilton podium
3rd - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: Mercedes absolutely nail the day as with a 19 seconds gap over his opponent, Valtteri Bottas claims victory at Abu Dhabi, winning the F1 World Championship in his first season with Mercedes.
2nd - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2nd - Scuderia Ferrari
1st - VALTTERI BOTTAS (Mercedes)
1st - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM
Most Eliminations: Sebastian Vettel - 3 (Kimi Raikkonen, Esteban Ocon & Lewis Hamilton)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Valtteri Bottas
2nd: Sebastian Vettel (Bottas)
3rd: Lewis Hamilton (Vettel)
4th: Daniel Ricciardo (Bottas)
5th: Esteban Ocon (Vettel)
6th: Sergio Perez (Ocon)
7th: Kimi Raikkonen (Vettel)
8th: Kevin Magnussen (Perez)
9th: Marcus Ericsson (Perez)
10th: Nico Hulkenberg (Ricciardo)
11th: Romain Grosjean (Ericsson)
12th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Magnussen)
13th: Daniil Kvyat (Hulkenberg)
14th: Felipe Massa (Sainz)
15th: Pascal Wehrlein (Hulkenberg)
16th: Max Verstappen (Raikkonen)
17th: Fernando Alonso (Grosjean)
18th: Stoffel Vandoorne (Magnussen)
19th: Lance Stroll (Wehrlein)
20th: Jolyon Palmer (Grosjean)
CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPIONSHIP
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Ferrari
3rd: Red Bull
4th: Force India
5th: Haas
6th: Sauber
7th: Renault
8th: Toro Rosso
9th: Williams
10th: McLaren
F1 Duel Champions
2016: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2017: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2018 - Part 1
Race 1 - Australia: This race only last about 5 laps before the most important part was over as Sergey Sirotkin would retire with brake troubles, followed by Marcus Ericsson a lap later with hydraulic issues, confirming the two drivers to be competing in the duel.
Vettel, Hamilton & Raikkonen podium
Sergey Sirotkin (Williams) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 2 - Bahrain: Red Bull are lucky this race is only to determine elimination as Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen retire in the early stages of the race. Both Ericsson & Sirotkin finish this race fortunately, with Ericsson coming across the line 6 places ahead of Sirotkin, eliminating the Russian.
Vettel, Bottas & Hamilton podium
20th - Sergey Sirotkin (Williams)
Race 3 - China: This race is solely to determine the next set of drivers for the duels, with the first confirmed when Kiwi Brendan Hartley retired with gearbox troubles. His opponent would be the last driver to finish the race, which would end up being fellow rookie Charles Leclerc.
Ricciardo, Bottas & Raikkonen podium
Brendan Hartley (Toro Rosso) vs. Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
[b}Race 4 - Azerbaijan[/b]: We have now reached the point in the season, where every race matters for both the two drivers trying to avoid elimination and all other trying to avoid the next duel. Esteban Ocon confirms his position in the next duel due to a lap one collision. His opponent was determined when Hulkenberg went into the wall on lap 10. Both duel drivers reached the end of the race, with Hartley coming in a solid 10th position, just ahead of Sauber's Marcus Ericsson, but 9 seconds back from his opponent Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton, Raikkonen & Perez podium
19th - Brendan Hartley (Toro Rosso)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Race 5 - Spain: Ocon has his work cut out for him in the duel as Nico Hulkenberg has beaten him in every race so far. Turn 3 however sees Romain Grosjean spin across the track, taking out both Hulkenberg and Gasly, keeping Ocon in the championship by eliminating Nico Hulkenberg. Romain Grosjean and Pierre Gasly will face off in the next duel in Monaco.
Hamilton, Bottas & Verstappen podium
18th - Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
Remaining
Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Sirotkin)
Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Hartley)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) - 1 elimination (Hulkenberg)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
Lance Stroll (Williams)
Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 1 - Australia: This race only last about 5 laps before the most important part was over as Sergey Sirotkin would retire with brake troubles, followed by Marcus Ericsson a lap later with hydraulic issues, confirming the two drivers to be competing in the duel.
Vettel, Hamilton & Raikkonen podium
Sergey Sirotkin (Williams) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 2 - Bahrain: Red Bull are lucky this race is only to determine elimination as Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen retire in the early stages of the race. Both Ericsson & Sirotkin finish this race fortunately, with Ericsson coming across the line 6 places ahead of Sirotkin, eliminating the Russian.
Vettel, Bottas & Hamilton podium
20th - Sergey Sirotkin (Williams)
Race 3 - China: This race is solely to determine the next set of drivers for the duels, with the first confirmed when Kiwi Brendan Hartley retired with gearbox troubles. His opponent would be the last driver to finish the race, which would end up being fellow rookie Charles Leclerc.
Ricciardo, Bottas & Raikkonen podium
Brendan Hartley (Toro Rosso) vs. Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
[b}Race 4 - Azerbaijan[/b]: We have now reached the point in the season, where every race matters for both the two drivers trying to avoid elimination and all other trying to avoid the next duel. Esteban Ocon confirms his position in the next duel due to a lap one collision. His opponent was determined when Hulkenberg went into the wall on lap 10. Both duel drivers reached the end of the race, with Hartley coming in a solid 10th position, just ahead of Sauber's Marcus Ericsson, but 9 seconds back from his opponent Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton, Raikkonen & Perez podium
19th - Brendan Hartley (Toro Rosso)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Race 5 - Spain: Ocon has his work cut out for him in the duel as Nico Hulkenberg has beaten him in every race so far. Turn 3 however sees Romain Grosjean spin across the track, taking out both Hulkenberg and Gasly, keeping Ocon in the championship by eliminating Nico Hulkenberg. Romain Grosjean and Pierre Gasly will face off in the next duel in Monaco.
Hamilton, Bottas & Verstappen podium
18th - Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
Remaining
Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Sirotkin)
Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Hartley)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) - 1 elimination (Hulkenberg)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
Lance Stroll (Williams)
Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2018 - Part 2
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
Race 6 - Monaco: Fernando Alonso is forced to DNF with car troubles, with Charles Leclerc taking the second spot in the duel near the end of the race with collision damage. Pierre Gasly easily beats Romain Grosjean, to keep himself in the championship.
Ricciardo, Vettel & Hamilton podium
17th: Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) vs. Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
Race 7 - Canada: Lance Stroll goes out with collision damage on lap one, to lock a spot in the duel. Fernando Alonso's season comes to an end later on as he is forced to retire, handing Charles Leclerc another elimination. Stroll's opponent will be Stoffel Vandoorne, who was the last driver to cross the finish line.
Vettel, Bottas & Verstappen podium
16th - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Lance Stroll (Williams) vs. Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Race 8 - France: We're getting a second all-French duel as Gasly & Ocon collide on lap one, ending the race for both of them and putting them into the duel against each other next race. A puncture in the final laps of the race is an unfortunate end to the season for Lance Stroll, who has to end his race 4 laps early.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Raikkonen podium
15th - Lance Stroll (Williams)
10th - Williams Martini Racing
Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso) vs. Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Race 9 - Austria: Reigning champion Valtteri Bottas is forced to retire early due to issues with his car, with his opponent confirmed as Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo who is also forced to retire. Esteban Ocon comes across the line in 5th, eliminating Pierre Gasly and Toro Rosso
Verstappen, Raikkonen & Vettel podium
14th - Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
9th - Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Race 10 - Britain It is a bad race for the Sauber's, as Charles Leclerc is forced to retire due to a loose wheel, followed by Ericsson retiring due to an accident. This duel is one of the closest we've seen, with less than a second between Bottas and Ricciardo. It is Bottas that crosses the line first however, bringing an end to Ricciardo's season.
Vettel, Hamilton & Raikkonen podium
13th - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1 elimination (Ricciardo)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Sirotkin)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) - 2 eliminations (Hartley, Leclerc)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) - 2 eliminations (Hulkenberg, Gasly)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) - 1 elimination (Stroll)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
Race 6 - Monaco: Fernando Alonso is forced to DNF with car troubles, with Charles Leclerc taking the second spot in the duel near the end of the race with collision damage. Pierre Gasly easily beats Romain Grosjean, to keep himself in the championship.
Ricciardo, Vettel & Hamilton podium
17th: Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Fernando Alonso (McLaren) vs. Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
Race 7 - Canada: Lance Stroll goes out with collision damage on lap one, to lock a spot in the duel. Fernando Alonso's season comes to an end later on as he is forced to retire, handing Charles Leclerc another elimination. Stroll's opponent will be Stoffel Vandoorne, who was the last driver to cross the finish line.
Vettel, Bottas & Verstappen podium
16th - Fernando Alonso (McLaren)
Lance Stroll (Williams) vs. Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Race 8 - France: We're getting a second all-French duel as Gasly & Ocon collide on lap one, ending the race for both of them and putting them into the duel against each other next race. A puncture in the final laps of the race is an unfortunate end to the season for Lance Stroll, who has to end his race 4 laps early.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Raikkonen podium
15th - Lance Stroll (Williams)
10th - Williams Martini Racing
Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso) vs. Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Race 9 - Austria: Reigning champion Valtteri Bottas is forced to retire early due to issues with his car, with his opponent confirmed as Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo who is also forced to retire. Esteban Ocon comes across the line in 5th, eliminating Pierre Gasly and Toro Rosso
Verstappen, Raikkonen & Vettel podium
14th - Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso)
9th - Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Race 10 - Britain It is a bad race for the Sauber's, as Charles Leclerc is forced to retire due to a loose wheel, followed by Ericsson retiring due to an accident. This duel is one of the closest we've seen, with less than a second between Bottas and Ricciardo. It is Bottas that crosses the line first however, bringing an end to Ricciardo's season.
Vettel, Hamilton & Raikkonen podium
13th - Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1 elimination (Ricciardo)
Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) - 1 elimination (Sirotkin)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) - 2 eliminations (Hartley, Leclerc)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) - 2 eliminations (Hulkenberg, Gasly)
Sergio Perez (Force India)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren) - 1 elimination (Stroll)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2018 - Part 3
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 11 - Germany: Sebastian Vettel is unable to finish the race, locking himself a spot in the duel. The other eleven drivers all finish, with everyone barring Charles Leclerc finishing on the lead lap, leading to Leclerc's elimination. The last to cross the line ahead of him was Stoffel Vandoorne, with Sainz's 10 second penalty not enough to bring him to safety.
Hamilton, Bottas & Raikkonen podium
12th - Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Race 12 - Hungary: Max Verstappen retires from the race, putting himself into the duel. Stoffel Vandoorne was the second retirement of the race, bringing his season to an end with gearbox issues near the end of the race. Marcus Ericsson is the slowest driver of the race, giving him the second spot in the duel. Sebastian Vettel has a great race for someone in the duel as he claims a podium that would have locked his safety anyway.
Hamilton, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
11th - Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
8th - McLaren F1 Team
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 13 - Belgium: Kimi Raikkonen is our only DNF this race, forced to retire due to collision damage. First across the line was Vettel, followed by Hamilton. Max Verstappen crossed in third, eliminating Ericsson & Sauber from the championship. Bottas, Perez, Ocon & Magnussen all cross the line safely, putting Carlos Sainz Jr. into the duel.
Vettel, Hamilton & Verstappen podium
10th - Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
7th - Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
Race 14 - Italy: Everybody remaining finishes the race, meaning it all comes down to the order they finished. Hamilton wins, with Raikkonen is second. This means Carlos Sainz Jr. is eliminated and as such Renault's season also comes to an end. Bottas, Vettel, Verstappen and Ocon all safely cross the line. Sergio Perez is next locking his place in the duel, against Kevin Magnussen who is last to cross the line.
Hamilton, Raikkonen & Bottas podium
9th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
6th - Renault Sport Formula One Team
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 15 - Singapore: Esteban Ocon is taken out by a collision on lap one, that puts him into the next duel. Hamilton wins again, followed by Verstappen, Vettel, Bottas & Raikkonen. This leaves the last two as Perez and Magnussen. Winner goes into the duel again, while loser is eliminated. Neither has a particular great run, all well back from the other drivers, but it is Perez who comes across first bring K Mag's season to an end.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Vettel podium
8th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
5th - Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1 elimination (Ricciardo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) - 2 eliminations (Hulkenberg, Gasly)
Sergio Perez (Force India) - 1 elimination (Magnussen)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Sainz)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Ericsson)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Vandoorne)
Charles Leclerc (Sauber) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 11 - Germany: Sebastian Vettel is unable to finish the race, locking himself a spot in the duel. The other eleven drivers all finish, with everyone barring Charles Leclerc finishing on the lead lap, leading to Leclerc's elimination. The last to cross the line ahead of him was Stoffel Vandoorne, with Sainz's 10 second penalty not enough to bring him to safety.
Hamilton, Bottas & Raikkonen podium
12th - Charles Leclerc (Sauber)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
Race 12 - Hungary: Max Verstappen retires from the race, putting himself into the duel. Stoffel Vandoorne was the second retirement of the race, bringing his season to an end with gearbox issues near the end of the race. Marcus Ericsson is the slowest driver of the race, giving him the second spot in the duel. Sebastian Vettel has a great race for someone in the duel as he claims a podium that would have locked his safety anyway.
Hamilton, Vettel & Raikkonen podium
11th - Stoffel Vandoorne (McLaren)
8th - McLaren F1 Team
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
Race 13 - Belgium: Kimi Raikkonen is our only DNF this race, forced to retire due to collision damage. First across the line was Vettel, followed by Hamilton. Max Verstappen crossed in third, eliminating Ericsson & Sauber from the championship. Bottas, Perez, Ocon & Magnussen all cross the line safely, putting Carlos Sainz Jr. into the duel.
Vettel, Hamilton & Verstappen podium
10th - Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)
7th - Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
Race 14 - Italy: Everybody remaining finishes the race, meaning it all comes down to the order they finished. Hamilton wins, with Raikkonen is second. This means Carlos Sainz Jr. is eliminated and as such Renault's season also comes to an end. Bottas, Vettel, Verstappen and Ocon all safely cross the line. Sergio Perez is next locking his place in the duel, against Kevin Magnussen who is last to cross the line.
Hamilton, Raikkonen & Bottas podium
9th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (Renault)
6th - Renault Sport Formula One Team
Kevin Magnussen (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 15 - Singapore: Esteban Ocon is taken out by a collision on lap one, that puts him into the next duel. Hamilton wins again, followed by Verstappen, Vettel, Bottas & Raikkonen. This leaves the last two as Perez and Magnussen. Winner goes into the duel again, while loser is eliminated. Neither has a particular great run, all well back from the other drivers, but it is Perez who comes across first bring K Mag's season to an end.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Vettel podium
8th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
5th - Haas F1 Team
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Remaining
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1 elimination (Ricciardo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) - 2 eliminations (Hulkenberg, Gasly)
Sergio Perez (Force India) - 1 elimination (Magnussen)
Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Sainz)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Ericsson)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Vandoorne)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2018 - Finale
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 16 - Russia: Nobody DNFs so this race comes down completely to finishing position. Hamilton comes across in first, followed by Bottas, Vettel & Raikkonen. Verstappen is next across the line, leaving the two Force India drivers the last two across. Ocon finishes before Perez, ending Checo's season, while Ocon must face the duel again.
Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel podium
7th - Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Race 17 - Japan: Once again no DNFs, so it is once again down to who can finish fastest. Another win for Hamilton, ahead of Bottas. Verstappen comes across safely in third, followed by Raikkonen who will face Vettel in the next duel. Esteban Ocon is the last across the line and eliminated.
Hamilton, Bottas & Verstappen podium
6th - Esteban Ocon (Force India)
4th - Racing Point Force India F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 18 - United States: The remaining 5 drivers all finish within 30 seconds of each other, as Kimi Raikkonen takes the race win ahead of Max Verstappen. Hamilton comes across in third and goes into the duel. Vettel is next and eliminated, while Bottas is the last to cross the line.
Raikkonen, Verstappen & Hamilton podium
5th - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Race 19 - Mexico: This should be a good duel as our two champions face off in equal machinery, with nobody DNFing. Alongside this the winner of this race will gain a spot in the final. That driver would be Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who claims the win and will be in the final. Kimi Raikkonen in second will go into the duel next race while Hamilton is fast enough to eliminated Bottas.
Verstappen, Raikkonen & Hamilton podium
4th - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 20 - Brazil: Only 5 seconds separate the three drivers, with Hamilton crossing first to seal his spot in the final, followed by Max Verstappen. Kimi Raikkonen is the last across, bringing his season to an end.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Raikkonen podium
3rd - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
3rd - Scuderia Ferrari
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Finale - Abu Dhabi: Hamilton wins by nearly 13 seconds to claim his second ever title and the third for Mercedes.
2nd - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2nd - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
2018 CHAMPION - LEWIS HAMILTON
2018 CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPION - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS MOTORSPORT
Most Eliminations: Lewis Hamilton - 3 (Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen, Max Verstappen)
Most Eliminations: Esteban Ocon - 3 (Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, Sergio Perez)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Max Verstappen (Hamilton)
3rd: Kimi Raikkonen (Hamilton)
4th: Valtteri Bottas (Hamilton)
5th: Sebastian Vettel (Raikkonen)
6th: Esteban Ocon (Verstappen)
7th: Sergio Perez (Ocon)
8th: Kevin Magnussen (Perez)
9th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Raikkonen)
10th: Marcus Ericsson (Verstappen)
11th: Stoffel Vandoorne (Vettel)
12th: Charles Leclerc (Ericsson)
13th: Daniel Ricciardo (Bottas)
14th: Pierre Gasly (Ocon)
15th: Lance Stroll (Vandoorne)
16th: Fernando Alonso (Leclerc)
17th: Romain Grosjean (Gasly)
18th: Nico Hulkenberg (Ocon)
19th: Brendan Hartley (Leclerc)
20th: Sergey Sirotkin (Ericsson)
CONSTRUCTOR'S STANDINGS
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Red Bull
3rd: Ferrari
4th: Force India
5th: Haas
6th: Renault
7th: Sauber
8th: McLaren
9th: Toro Rosso
10th: Williams
F1 DUEL CHAMPIONS
2016: Lewis Hamilton
2017: Valtteri Bottas
2018: Lewis Hamilton (2)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Sergio Perez (Force India)
Race 16 - Russia: Nobody DNFs so this race comes down completely to finishing position. Hamilton comes across in first, followed by Bottas, Vettel & Raikkonen. Verstappen is next across the line, leaving the two Force India drivers the last two across. Ocon finishes before Perez, ending Checo's season, while Ocon must face the duel again.
Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel podium
7th - Esteban Ocon (Force India)
Esteban Ocon (Force India) vs. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Race 17 - Japan: Once again no DNFs, so it is once again down to who can finish fastest. Another win for Hamilton, ahead of Bottas. Verstappen comes across safely in third, followed by Raikkonen who will face Vettel in the next duel. Esteban Ocon is the last across the line and eliminated.
Hamilton, Bottas & Verstappen podium
6th - Esteban Ocon (Force India)
4th - Racing Point Force India F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 18 - United States: The remaining 5 drivers all finish within 30 seconds of each other, as Kimi Raikkonen takes the race win ahead of Max Verstappen. Hamilton comes across in third and goes into the duel. Vettel is next and eliminated, while Bottas is the last to cross the line.
Raikkonen, Verstappen & Hamilton podium
5th - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Race 19 - Mexico: This should be a good duel as our two champions face off in equal machinery, with nobody DNFing. Alongside this the winner of this race will gain a spot in the final. That driver would be Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who claims the win and will be in the final. Kimi Raikkonen in second will go into the duel next race while Hamilton is fast enough to eliminated Bottas.
Verstappen, Raikkonen & Hamilton podium
4th - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Race 20 - Brazil: Only 5 seconds separate the three drivers, with Hamilton crossing first to seal his spot in the final, followed by Max Verstappen. Kimi Raikkonen is the last across, bringing his season to an end.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Raikkonen podium
3rd - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
3rd - Scuderia Ferrari
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Finale - Abu Dhabi: Hamilton wins by nearly 13 seconds to claim his second ever title and the third for Mercedes.
2nd - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2nd - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
2018 CHAMPION - LEWIS HAMILTON
2018 CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPION - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS MOTORSPORT
Most Eliminations: Lewis Hamilton - 3 (Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen, Max Verstappen)
Most Eliminations: Esteban Ocon - 3 (Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, Sergio Perez)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Max Verstappen (Hamilton)
3rd: Kimi Raikkonen (Hamilton)
4th: Valtteri Bottas (Hamilton)
5th: Sebastian Vettel (Raikkonen)
6th: Esteban Ocon (Verstappen)
7th: Sergio Perez (Ocon)
8th: Kevin Magnussen (Perez)
9th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Raikkonen)
10th: Marcus Ericsson (Verstappen)
11th: Stoffel Vandoorne (Vettel)
12th: Charles Leclerc (Ericsson)
13th: Daniel Ricciardo (Bottas)
14th: Pierre Gasly (Ocon)
15th: Lance Stroll (Vandoorne)
16th: Fernando Alonso (Leclerc)
17th: Romain Grosjean (Gasly)
18th: Nico Hulkenberg (Ocon)
19th: Brendan Hartley (Leclerc)
20th: Sergey Sirotkin (Ericsson)
CONSTRUCTOR'S STANDINGS
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Red Bull
3rd: Ferrari
4th: Force India
5th: Haas
6th: Renault
7th: Sauber
8th: McLaren
9th: Toro Rosso
10th: Williams
F1 DUEL CHAMPIONS
2016: Lewis Hamilton
2017: Valtteri Bottas
2018: Lewis Hamilton (2)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2019 - Part 1
Race 1 - Australia: Carlos Sainz retires with power troubles while an accident takes out Daniel Ricciardo to set up our first duel of the season.
Bottas, Hamilton & Verstappen podium
Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 2 - Bahrain: This race is an elimination only race and the finish is unique, but underwhelming as after finishing 53 laps, both Ricciardo & Sainz's cars give up on them, with Sainz retiring first and ending his season.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
20th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Race 3 - China: Hulkenberg goes down with collision damage, by putting him into the duel, with his opponent determined to be Daniil Kvyat when he is retired with damage from a collision.
Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel podium
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Race 4 - Azerbaijan: Things go badly for Kvyat in the duel as a collision with Daniel Ricciardo forces both drivers to have to retire from the race. Kvyat's season is officially over, while Ricciardo will have to fight for his survival next race. His opponent this time will be Romain Grosjean who goes down with brake issues.
Bottas, Hamilton & Vettel podium
19th - Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 5 - Spain: A collision between Lando Norris & Lance Stroll puts the pair of them into the next duel on lap 44. Daniel Ricciardo meanwhile fought for his survival but was unable to keep pace with Romain Grosjean who would eliminate the Renault driver.
Hamilton, Bottas & Verstappen podium
18th - Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Lance Stroll (Williams) vs. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Remaining:
Alexander Albon (Toro Rosso)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (Red Bull)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 1 elimination (Ricciardo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Kvyat)
Robert Kubica (Williams)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
George Russell (Williams)
Lance Stroll (Racing Stroll)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 1 - Australia: Carlos Sainz retires with power troubles while an accident takes out Daniel Ricciardo to set up our first duel of the season.
Bottas, Hamilton & Verstappen podium
Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 2 - Bahrain: This race is an elimination only race and the finish is unique, but underwhelming as after finishing 53 laps, both Ricciardo & Sainz's cars give up on them, with Sainz retiring first and ending his season.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
20th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Race 3 - China: Hulkenberg goes down with collision damage, by putting him into the duel, with his opponent determined to be Daniil Kvyat when he is retired with damage from a collision.
Hamilton, Bottas & Vettel podium
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Race 4 - Azerbaijan: Things go badly for Kvyat in the duel as a collision with Daniel Ricciardo forces both drivers to have to retire from the race. Kvyat's season is officially over, while Ricciardo will have to fight for his survival next race. His opponent this time will be Romain Grosjean who goes down with brake issues.
Bottas, Hamilton & Vettel podium
19th - Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Race 5 - Spain: A collision between Lando Norris & Lance Stroll puts the pair of them into the next duel on lap 44. Daniel Ricciardo meanwhile fought for his survival but was unable to keep pace with Romain Grosjean who would eliminate the Renault driver.
Hamilton, Bottas & Verstappen podium
18th - Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Lance Stroll (Williams) vs. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Remaining:
Alexander Albon (Toro Rosso)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (Red Bull)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 1 elimination (Ricciardo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Kvyat)
Robert Kubica (Williams)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
George Russell (Williams)
Lance Stroll (Racing Stroll)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2019 - Part 2
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Race 6 - Monaco: Charles Leclerc goes down with accident damage putting himself into the duel as the only retirement of the race. His opponent will be Antonio Giovinazzi who was the last to finish the race. In terms of the duel, Lando Norris comes across the line with a decent number of cars between himself and Lando Norris as the Canadian is eliminated.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
17th - Lance Stroll (Racing Point)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Race 7 - Canada: Lando Norris goes down with suspension damage, putting himself into his second duel of the season, facing Toro Rosso's Alex Albon who retires due to collision damage. Charles Leclerc scores a podium, resounding beating his opponent Antonio Giovinazzi who is eliminated.
Hamilton, Vettel & Leclerc podium
16th - Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Lando Norris (McLaren) vs. Alex Albon (Toro Rosso)
Race 8 - France: Romain Grosjean is our only retirement this race as he locks up the first spot in the duel. His opponent will be George Russell as the Williams driver is the last to cross the finish line. The McLaren's had more pace than Toro Rosso, meaning Norris was able to be Alex Albon, claiming his second elimination of the season and eliminating our first team of the season.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
15th - Alex Albon (Toro Rosso)
10th - Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. George Russell (Williams)
Race 9 - Austria: Every driver finishes this race, meaning finishing quick is very important. The last two drivers across the line were the teammates of those in the duel as Haas' Kevin Magnussen crosses the line ahead of only Williams' Robert Kubica. Grosjean does enough to finish ahead of George Russell, who sees his rookie season brought to an end.
Verstappen, Leclerc & Bottas podium
14th - George Russell (Williams)
Robert Kubica (Williams) vs. Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Race 10 - Britain: The worst that possible could happen for Haas did happen, as Magnussen and Grosjean collide on lap 1, forcing both drivers to retire from the race, putting Grosjean back into the duel and ending Magnussen's season. Grosjean's opponent will be Sergio Perez, who is the last driver to cross the line.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
13th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Remaining:
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (Red Bull)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Ricciardo, Russell)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Kvyat)
Robert Kubica (Williams) - 1 elimination (Magnussen)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Giovinazzi)
Lando Norris (McLaren) - 2 eliminations (Stroll, Albon)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Race 6 - Monaco: Charles Leclerc goes down with accident damage putting himself into the duel as the only retirement of the race. His opponent will be Antonio Giovinazzi who was the last to finish the race. In terms of the duel, Lando Norris comes across the line with a decent number of cars between himself and Lando Norris as the Canadian is eliminated.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
17th - Lance Stroll (Racing Point)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Race 7 - Canada: Lando Norris goes down with suspension damage, putting himself into his second duel of the season, facing Toro Rosso's Alex Albon who retires due to collision damage. Charles Leclerc scores a podium, resounding beating his opponent Antonio Giovinazzi who is eliminated.
Hamilton, Vettel & Leclerc podium
16th - Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Lando Norris (McLaren) vs. Alex Albon (Toro Rosso)
Race 8 - France: Romain Grosjean is our only retirement this race as he locks up the first spot in the duel. His opponent will be George Russell as the Williams driver is the last to cross the finish line. The McLaren's had more pace than Toro Rosso, meaning Norris was able to be Alex Albon, claiming his second elimination of the season and eliminating our first team of the season.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
15th - Alex Albon (Toro Rosso)
10th - Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. George Russell (Williams)
Race 9 - Austria: Every driver finishes this race, meaning finishing quick is very important. The last two drivers across the line were the teammates of those in the duel as Haas' Kevin Magnussen crosses the line ahead of only Williams' Robert Kubica. Grosjean does enough to finish ahead of George Russell, who sees his rookie season brought to an end.
Verstappen, Leclerc & Bottas podium
14th - George Russell (Williams)
Robert Kubica (Williams) vs. Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Race 10 - Britain: The worst that possible could happen for Haas did happen, as Magnussen and Grosjean collide on lap 1, forcing both drivers to retire from the race, putting Grosjean back into the duel and ending Magnussen's season. Grosjean's opponent will be Sergio Perez, who is the last driver to cross the line.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
13th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Remaining:
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (Red Bull)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) - 2 eliminations (Ricciardo, Russell)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Kvyat)
Robert Kubica (Williams) - 1 elimination (Magnussen)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Giovinazzi)
Lando Norris (McLaren) - 2 eliminations (Stroll, Albon)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2019 - Part 3
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Race 11 - Germany: Sergio Perez spins coming off turn 10, bringing his season to an end and giving Grosjean a third elimination for the season. Lando Norris retires with power failure, followed by Charles Leclerc spinning into the barrier to set up our next duel.
Verstappen, Vettel & Grosjean podium
12th - Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
9th - SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team
Lando Norris (McLaren) vs. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Race 12 - Hungary: Romain Grosjean is our sole retirement, putting himself into the duel for the fourth time this season. Everybody else finishes however, making order the most important thing. Charles Leclerc is fourth across the line, eliminating Norris who comes across in 8th. Robert Kubica is the last to cross and will face Grosjean in race 13.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Vettel podium
11th - Lando Norris (McLaren)
8th - McLaren F1 Team
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Robert Kubica (Williams)
Race 13 - Belgium: Alex Albon returns to the competition, replacing Pierre Gasly at Red Bull. Having eliminated each others' teammate, Grosjean and Kubica will now face off to continue their season. Before that can be decided however Max Verstappen has an accident off the start-line, putting himself into the next duel. Everybody else finishes the race, with the last 3 being Grosjean (who wins the duel and scores his 4th elimination), Kimi Raikkonen (who will go into the next duel against Verstappen) and Kubica, who see his season brought to an end.
Leclerc, Hamilton & Bottas podium
10th - Robert Kubica (Williams)
7th - ROKiT Williams Racing
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 14 - Italy: Everybody finishes in Italy, so it all comes down to finishing position. Leclerc, Bottas & Hamilton take the podium spots, followed by Hulkenberg who is also safe. Alexander Albon is next in, followed by Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen who wins his duel. Sebastian Vettel is across next, to take the first duel spot, followed by Kimi Raikkonen who is eliminated. Last across is Romain Grosjean who will take on his fifth duel of the season.
Leclerc, Bottas & Hamilton podium
9th - Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
6th - Alfa Romeo Racing
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 15 - Singapore: No DNFs, so all that matters is finishing order. Vettel is first across the line, claiming the win and eliminating Grosjean. He is followed by Leclerc, Verstappen, Hamilton & Bottas who are all safe. Alexander Albon comes across in 6th, followed by Hulkenberg in 7th, with those two set to face off next race. Grosjean is last across the line as his season comes to an end.
Vettel, Leclerc & Verstappen podium
8th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
5th - Haas F1 Team
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Remaining:
Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Kvyat)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 2 eliminations (Giovinazzi, Norris)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Raikkonen)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Grosjean)
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Race 11 - Germany: Sergio Perez spins coming off turn 10, bringing his season to an end and giving Grosjean a third elimination for the season. Lando Norris retires with power failure, followed by Charles Leclerc spinning into the barrier to set up our next duel.
Verstappen, Vettel & Grosjean podium
12th - Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
9th - SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team
Lando Norris (McLaren) vs. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Race 12 - Hungary: Romain Grosjean is our sole retirement, putting himself into the duel for the fourth time this season. Everybody else finishes however, making order the most important thing. Charles Leclerc is fourth across the line, eliminating Norris who comes across in 8th. Robert Kubica is the last to cross and will face Grosjean in race 13.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Vettel podium
11th - Lando Norris (McLaren)
8th - McLaren F1 Team
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Robert Kubica (Williams)
Race 13 - Belgium: Alex Albon returns to the competition, replacing Pierre Gasly at Red Bull. Having eliminated each others' teammate, Grosjean and Kubica will now face off to continue their season. Before that can be decided however Max Verstappen has an accident off the start-line, putting himself into the next duel. Everybody else finishes the race, with the last 3 being Grosjean (who wins the duel and scores his 4th elimination), Kimi Raikkonen (who will go into the next duel against Verstappen) and Kubica, who see his season brought to an end.
Leclerc, Hamilton & Bottas podium
10th - Robert Kubica (Williams)
7th - ROKiT Williams Racing
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 14 - Italy: Everybody finishes in Italy, so it all comes down to finishing position. Leclerc, Bottas & Hamilton take the podium spots, followed by Hulkenberg who is also safe. Alexander Albon is next in, followed by Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen who wins his duel. Sebastian Vettel is across next, to take the first duel spot, followed by Kimi Raikkonen who is eliminated. Last across is Romain Grosjean who will take on his fifth duel of the season.
Leclerc, Bottas & Hamilton podium
9th - Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
6th - Alfa Romeo Racing
Romain Grosjean (Haas) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 15 - Singapore: No DNFs, so all that matters is finishing order. Vettel is first across the line, claiming the win and eliminating Grosjean. He is followed by Leclerc, Verstappen, Hamilton & Bottas who are all safe. Alexander Albon comes across in 6th, followed by Hulkenberg in 7th, with those two set to face off next race. Grosjean is last across the line as his season comes to an end.
Vettel, Leclerc & Verstappen podium
8th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
5th - Haas F1 Team
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Remaining:
Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) - 1 elimination (Kvyat)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 2 eliminations (Giovinazzi, Norris)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Raikkonen)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Grosjean)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2019 - FINALE
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Race 16 - Russia: Sebastian Vettel runs out of battery, putting him into the next duel, but everybody else is able to finish the race. Hamilton, Bottas, Leclerc & Verstappen are the first four across, leaving the last two as the two in the duel. Whomever of Hulkenberg & Albon crosses the line first, will face the duel again, while the other will be eliminated. It is Albon who came across, 24 seconds after Verstappen. It's another 20 seconds later Hulkenberg would cross the line to end the season.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
7th - Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
4th - Renault F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Race 17 - Japan: Collision damage puts Verstappen in the next duel fairly early in the race, but every other driver finishes. Bottas takes the win, followed by Vettel & Hamilton. Albon comes across in fourth, but is eliminated, while Leclerc is next across, locking himself a spot in the duel.
Bottas, Vettel & Hamilton podium
6th - Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Race 18 - Mexico: Hamilton claims the win, while Vettel comes across in second and takes the other guaranteed spot. Bottas is third across the line and will go into the next duel against Charles Leclerc who comes in fourth. Max Verstappen in the last across, bringing his season to an end.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
5th - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3rd - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Race 19 - United States: Sebastian Vettel goes down with suspension damage, meaning he will have to fight for his spot in the final, but the other three drivers all finish. Valtteri Bottas claims the race win, locking himself into the finals. Hamilton comes across in second, with his duel spot having already been locked while Leclerc is the last across the line and eliminated.
Bottas, Hamilton & Leclerc podium
4th - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Race 20 - Brazil: Nobody really impresses in this race. Bottas retires with car troubles, Vettel is forced to retire with 6 laps to go and Hamilton did not have the pace to really deserve the win here, but nobody else was actually racing against him as fans watched the single car race around the track to end the race and Vettel's season.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
3rd - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2nd - Scuderia Ferrari
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: Both drivers finished this race, but it was Lewis Hamilton who finished well ahead of his teammate, to claim his 3rd title and becoming our first back-to-back duel champion.
2nd - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
2019 CHAMPION - LEWIS HAMILTON (Mercedes)
2019 CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPION - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS MOTORSPORT
Most Eliminations: Romain Grosjean - 4 (Daniel Ricciardo, George Russell, Sergio Perez & Robert Kubica)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Valtteri Bottas (Hamilton)
3rd: Sebastian Vettel (Hamilton)
4th: Charles Leclerc (Bottas)
5th: Max Verstappen (Leclerc)
6th: Alexander Albon* (Vettel)
7th: Nico Hulkenberg (Albon)
8th: Romain Grosjean (Vettel)
9th: Kimi Raikkonen (Verstappen)
10th: Robert Kubica (Grosjean)
11th: Lando Norris (Leclerc)
12th: Sergio Perez (Grosjean)
13th: Kevin Magnussen (Kubica)
14th: George Russell (Grosjean)
15th: Alexander Albon* (Norris)
16th: Antonio Giovinazzi (Leclerc)
17th: Lance Stroll (Norris)
18th: Daniel Ricciardo (Grosjean)
19th: Daniil Kvyat (Hulkenberg)
20th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ricciardo)
*Alexander Albon would replace Pierre Gasly at Red Bull racing mid-way through the season, but after his Toro Rosso was eliminated. This meant he was ranked twice and Pierre Gasly does not appear
CONSTRUCTOR'S STANDINGS
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Ferrari
3rd: Red Bull
4th: Renault
5th: Haas
6th: Alfa Romeo
7th: Williams
8th: McLaren
9th: Racing Point
10th: Toro Rosso
F1 DUEL CHAMPIONS
2016: Lewis Hamilton
2017: Valtteri Bottas
2018: Lewis Hamilton (2)
2019: Lewis Hamilton (3)
Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Race 16 - Russia: Sebastian Vettel runs out of battery, putting him into the next duel, but everybody else is able to finish the race. Hamilton, Bottas, Leclerc & Verstappen are the first four across, leaving the last two as the two in the duel. Whomever of Hulkenberg & Albon crosses the line first, will face the duel again, while the other will be eliminated. It is Albon who came across, 24 seconds after Verstappen. It's another 20 seconds later Hulkenberg would cross the line to end the season.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
7th - Nico Hulkenberg (Renault)
4th - Renault F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Race 17 - Japan: Collision damage puts Verstappen in the next duel fairly early in the race, but every other driver finishes. Bottas takes the win, followed by Vettel & Hamilton. Albon comes across in fourth, but is eliminated, while Leclerc is next across, locking himself a spot in the duel.
Bottas, Vettel & Hamilton podium
6th - Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Race 18 - Mexico: Hamilton claims the win, while Vettel comes across in second and takes the other guaranteed spot. Bottas is third across the line and will go into the next duel against Charles Leclerc who comes in fourth. Max Verstappen in the last across, bringing his season to an end.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
5th - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3rd - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Race 19 - United States: Sebastian Vettel goes down with suspension damage, meaning he will have to fight for his spot in the final, but the other three drivers all finish. Valtteri Bottas claims the race win, locking himself into the finals. Hamilton comes across in second, with his duel spot having already been locked while Leclerc is the last across the line and eliminated.
Bottas, Hamilton & Leclerc podium
4th - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Race 20 - Brazil: Nobody really impresses in this race. Bottas retires with car troubles, Vettel is forced to retire with 6 laps to go and Hamilton did not have the pace to really deserve the win here, but nobody else was actually racing against him as fans watched the single car race around the track to end the race and Vettel's season.
Hamilton, Vettel & Bottas podium
3rd - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2nd - Scuderia Ferrari
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: Both drivers finished this race, but it was Lewis Hamilton who finished well ahead of his teammate, to claim his 3rd title and becoming our first back-to-back duel champion.
2nd - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
2019 CHAMPION - LEWIS HAMILTON (Mercedes)
2019 CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPION - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS MOTORSPORT
Most Eliminations: Romain Grosjean - 4 (Daniel Ricciardo, George Russell, Sergio Perez & Robert Kubica)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Valtteri Bottas (Hamilton)
3rd: Sebastian Vettel (Hamilton)
4th: Charles Leclerc (Bottas)
5th: Max Verstappen (Leclerc)
6th: Alexander Albon* (Vettel)
7th: Nico Hulkenberg (Albon)
8th: Romain Grosjean (Vettel)
9th: Kimi Raikkonen (Verstappen)
10th: Robert Kubica (Grosjean)
11th: Lando Norris (Leclerc)
12th: Sergio Perez (Grosjean)
13th: Kevin Magnussen (Kubica)
14th: George Russell (Grosjean)
15th: Alexander Albon* (Norris)
16th: Antonio Giovinazzi (Leclerc)
17th: Lance Stroll (Norris)
18th: Daniel Ricciardo (Grosjean)
19th: Daniil Kvyat (Hulkenberg)
20th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ricciardo)
*Alexander Albon would replace Pierre Gasly at Red Bull racing mid-way through the season, but after his Toro Rosso was eliminated. This meant he was ranked twice and Pierre Gasly does not appear
CONSTRUCTOR'S STANDINGS
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Ferrari
3rd: Red Bull
4th: Renault
5th: Haas
6th: Alfa Romeo
7th: Williams
8th: McLaren
9th: Racing Point
10th: Toro Rosso
F1 DUEL CHAMPIONS
2016: Lewis Hamilton
2017: Valtteri Bottas
2018: Lewis Hamilton (2)
2019: Lewis Hamilton (3)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2020 - Part 1
Due to COVID's impact on the Formula One calendar in 2020, this season ends up being a bit of a mess as there was not really enough races for the number of drivers that competed in this season. Because of this the first races will be automatic elimination and our first two duels will actually be double duels.
Race 1 - Austria: Because of the way this race went, it all comes down to whose car can survive the longest. First car down was Max Verstappen's Red Bull, who had electrical issues taking his car out. Unfortunately for him, this race is automatic elimination and that's his season done, having completed just 11 laps. That surely won't be disappointing for fans. We actually need two duels from this race, so the bottom 4 will face off in two pairings. Daniel Ricciardo is our first name, when his car overheated and gave up on him. Lance Stroll's engine would start having issues putting him in next, followed by the brakes giving up on the cars of both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean.
Bottas, Leclerc & Norris podium
20th - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Kevin Magnussen)
Race 2 - Styria: It's the same track again, when all these drivers get a chance to complete the race they couldn't finish. Except Verstappen, who is eliminated. We once again need 4 drivers to fill out two duels so we have the correct numbers and our first two nominees are in quickly as the two Ferrari's collide early and are forced to retire. Esteban Ocon's car gives up on him, sending him in next followed. No other drivers would retire meaning it mattered who crossed the line in last. On the current duel front it was a bad day for Haas as Ricciardo & Stroll would finish ahead of Magnussen & Grosjean meaning the team was eliminated after only the second race of the season. Nicholas Latifi was last across the line and will compete in the next set of duels
Hamilton, Bottas & Albon podium
19th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
18th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
10th - Haas F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Esteban Ocon (Renault)
Race 3 - Hungary: Good news, we only need two drivers for the duel in this race, ending the madness that starts this season. Only one driver retires this race as Pierre Gasly's AlphaTauri have trouble with the gearbox and brings his race to an end. His opponent will be whomever crosses the line last (without being eliminated). Lewis Hamilton manages to lap every single driver in the duel, but even so two drivers have a clear advantage. Vettel comes across in 5th and Leclerc in 9th to keep both Ferrari's in the competition. Ocon finishes in 12th and is eliminated. The Williams have a miserable race as Russell & Latifi are the last to cross the line. Latifi is eliminated, while Russell goes into the next duel.
Hamilton, Bottas & Stroll podium
17th - Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
16th - Esteban Ocon (Renault)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. George Russell (Williams)
Race 4 - Britain: Nico Hulkenberg in the Racing Point doesn't even start the race, putting himself into our next duel, with his opponent being Daniil Kvyat who is taken our fairly early by a puncture. Almost everybody finishes on the leading lap (except Raikkonen, who is safe anyway), with the gap ending up being 21 seconds, as Pierre Gasly brings Russell's season to an end.
Hamilton, Leclerc & Ricciardo podium
15th - George Russell (Williams)
9th - Williams Racing
Nico Hulkenberg (Racing Point) vs. Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri)
Race 5 - 70th Anniversary: 24 seconds decided this race's duel as every driver finishes the race. Hulkenberg finishes in 6th place, while an 8th place bring Kvyat's season to an end. The two Alfa Romeo's of Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi are the last drivers across the line, who will face off next race to represent the team going forwards.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
14th - Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 6 - Spain: Charles Leclerc retires with electrical issues and after a good couple of races will be forced to compete in the duel. His opponent will be last across the line, which is once again the two Alfa Romeo's. Kimi Raikkonen would manage to stay ahead of Antonio Giovinazzi, eliminating his young teammate and keeping his own season alive.
Hamilton, Bottas & Stroll podium
13th - Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Remaining
Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - 1 elimination (Russell)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Ocon)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) - 1 elimination (Giovinazzi)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) - 1 elimination (Grosjean)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) - 1 elimination (Magnussen)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Latifi)
Due to COVID's impact on the Formula One calendar in 2020, this season ends up being a bit of a mess as there was not really enough races for the number of drivers that competed in this season. Because of this the first races will be automatic elimination and our first two duels will actually be double duels.
Race 1 - Austria: Because of the way this race went, it all comes down to whose car can survive the longest. First car down was Max Verstappen's Red Bull, who had electrical issues taking his car out. Unfortunately for him, this race is automatic elimination and that's his season done, having completed just 11 laps. That surely won't be disappointing for fans. We actually need two duels from this race, so the bottom 4 will face off in two pairings. Daniel Ricciardo is our first name, when his car overheated and gave up on him. Lance Stroll's engine would start having issues putting him in next, followed by the brakes giving up on the cars of both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean.
Bottas, Leclerc & Norris podium
20th - Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) vs. Romain Grosjean (Haas)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Kevin Magnussen)
Race 2 - Styria: It's the same track again, when all these drivers get a chance to complete the race they couldn't finish. Except Verstappen, who is eliminated. We once again need 4 drivers to fill out two duels so we have the correct numbers and our first two nominees are in quickly as the two Ferrari's collide early and are forced to retire. Esteban Ocon's car gives up on him, sending him in next followed. No other drivers would retire meaning it mattered who crossed the line in last. On the current duel front it was a bad day for Haas as Ricciardo & Stroll would finish ahead of Magnussen & Grosjean meaning the team was eliminated after only the second race of the season. Nicholas Latifi was last across the line and will compete in the next set of duels
Hamilton, Bottas & Albon podium
19th - Romain Grosjean (Haas)
18th - Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
10th - Haas F1 Team
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) vs. Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Esteban Ocon (Renault)
Race 3 - Hungary: Good news, we only need two drivers for the duel in this race, ending the madness that starts this season. Only one driver retires this race as Pierre Gasly's AlphaTauri have trouble with the gearbox and brings his race to an end. His opponent will be whomever crosses the line last (without being eliminated). Lewis Hamilton manages to lap every single driver in the duel, but even so two drivers have a clear advantage. Vettel comes across in 5th and Leclerc in 9th to keep both Ferrari's in the competition. Ocon finishes in 12th and is eliminated. The Williams have a miserable race as Russell & Latifi are the last to cross the line. Latifi is eliminated, while Russell goes into the next duel.
Hamilton, Bottas & Stroll podium
17th - Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
16th - Esteban Ocon (Renault)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. George Russell (Williams)
Race 4 - Britain: Nico Hulkenberg in the Racing Point doesn't even start the race, putting himself into our next duel, with his opponent being Daniil Kvyat who is taken our fairly early by a puncture. Almost everybody finishes on the leading lap (except Raikkonen, who is safe anyway), with the gap ending up being 21 seconds, as Pierre Gasly brings Russell's season to an end.
Hamilton, Leclerc & Ricciardo podium
15th - George Russell (Williams)
9th - Williams Racing
Nico Hulkenberg (Racing Point) vs. Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri)
Race 5 - 70th Anniversary: 24 seconds decided this race's duel as every driver finishes the race. Hulkenberg finishes in 6th place, while an 8th place bring Kvyat's season to an end. The two Alfa Romeo's of Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi are the last drivers across the line, who will face off next race to represent the team going forwards.
Hamilton, Bottas & Leclerc podium
14th - Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 6 - Spain: Charles Leclerc retires with electrical issues and after a good couple of races will be forced to compete in the duel. His opponent will be last across the line, which is once again the two Alfa Romeo's. Kimi Raikkonen would manage to stay ahead of Antonio Giovinazzi, eliminating his young teammate and keeping his own season alive.
Hamilton, Bottas & Stroll podium
13th - Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Remaining
Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - 1 elimination (Russell)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Ocon)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) - 1 elimination (Giovinazzi)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) - 1 elimination (Grosjean)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) - 1 elimination (Magnussen)
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Latifi)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2020 - Part 2
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 7 - Belgium: Carlos Sainz Jr. is unable to start the race, putting him into the next duel. All other drivers finish the race and it is an incredibly close finish with Raikkonen finishing 1.3 seconds ahead of former teammate Vettel (who will compete in the next duel) and 3.4 seconds ahead of Leclerc (who is eliminated)
Hamilton, Bottas & Ricciardo podium
12th - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 8 - Italy: Vettel's brakes give up on him after 6 laps, ending the season for both him and Ferrari early. It's a miserable year for Ferrari overall, who finish in 8th place. The entire field is split by less than 40 seconds as Pierre Gasly takes the win just barely ahead of Sainz. Kimi Raikkonen and Alexander Albon are the last two across the line and will compete in the next duel.
Gasly, Sainz & Stroll podium
11th - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
8th - Scuderia Ferrari
Alexander Albon (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 9 - Tuscany: Gasly & Sainz both go out early race due to collisions, putting them in as the next drivers to face the duel just two races after having been competing for the race win. The Mercedes pull off a one-two ahead of Alex Albon who is well ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, ending the Ice Man's year.
Hamilton, Bottas & Albon podium
10th - Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
7th - Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Race 10 - Russia: Carlos Sainz hits the wall during the first lap, bringing his season to an abrupt end. Lance Stroll also goes out instantly, putting him in the next duel, against Lando Norris who is the last driver to cross the line.
Bottas, Hamilton & Perez podium
9th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Race 11 - Eifel: Power Unit troubles put Bottas into the next duel, where he will face Alex Albon, whose race was ended with radiator trouble. Two good drivers and cars facing off earlier than expected. Lando Norris' car in unable to finish the race, making McLaren our 4th team to lose both drivers in consecutive races.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Perez podium
8th - Lando Norris (McLaren)
6th - McLaren F1 Team
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Remaining
Alexander Albon (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Raikkonen)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - 2 eliminations (Russell, Sainz)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) - 1 elimination (Grosjean)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) - 2 eliminations (Magnussen, Norris)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 7 - Belgium: Carlos Sainz Jr. is unable to start the race, putting him into the next duel. All other drivers finish the race and it is an incredibly close finish with Raikkonen finishing 1.3 seconds ahead of former teammate Vettel (who will compete in the next duel) and 3.4 seconds ahead of Leclerc (who is eliminated)
Hamilton, Bottas & Ricciardo podium
12th - Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren) vs. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Race 8 - Italy: Vettel's brakes give up on him after 6 laps, ending the season for both him and Ferrari early. It's a miserable year for Ferrari overall, who finish in 8th place. The entire field is split by less than 40 seconds as Pierre Gasly takes the win just barely ahead of Sainz. Kimi Raikkonen and Alexander Albon are the last two across the line and will compete in the next duel.
Gasly, Sainz & Stroll podium
11th - Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
8th - Scuderia Ferrari
Alexander Albon (Red Bull) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 9 - Tuscany: Gasly & Sainz both go out early race due to collisions, putting them in as the next drivers to face the duel just two races after having been competing for the race win. The Mercedes pull off a one-two ahead of Alex Albon who is well ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, ending the Ice Man's year.
Hamilton, Bottas & Albon podium
10th - Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
7th - Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Race 10 - Russia: Carlos Sainz hits the wall during the first lap, bringing his season to an abrupt end. Lance Stroll also goes out instantly, putting him in the next duel, against Lando Norris who is the last driver to cross the line.
Bottas, Hamilton & Perez podium
9th - Carlos Sainz Jr. (McLaren)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Race 11 - Eifel: Power Unit troubles put Bottas into the next duel, where he will face Alex Albon, whose race was ended with radiator trouble. Two good drivers and cars facing off earlier than expected. Lando Norris' car in unable to finish the race, making McLaren our 4th team to lose both drivers in consecutive races.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Perez podium
8th - Lando Norris (McLaren)
6th - McLaren F1 Team
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Remaining
Alexander Albon (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Raikkonen)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - 2 eliminations (Russell, Sainz)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) - 1 elimination (Grosjean)
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) - 2 eliminations (Magnussen, Norris)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2020 - FINALE
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Race 12 - Portugal: Lance Stroll goes down with collision damage, putting him into the next duel. Everybody else finishes the race, with Hamilton taking the win ahead of Bottas, who will pick up his first elimination of the season. Gasly comes across in third followed by Perez. Ricciardo is fifth across and will be in the next duel, followed by Albon who is elimination.
Hamilton, Bottas & Gasly podium
7th - Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
5th - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 13 - Emilia Romagna: A coolant leak ends Pierre Gasly's racing, putting him down as the first driver for the duel. We have to wait and watch to see his opponent will be as the other 5 drivers are all able to cross the finish line. Hamilton is first across, continuing to avoid the duel, followed by Bottas and Ricciardo. Perez across in fourth will have to face the duel, while his teammate Stroll is eliminated.
Hamilton, Bottas & Ricciardo podium
6th - Lance Stroll (Racing Point)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Race 14 - Turkey: 5/5 finishers today meaning it all comes down to race pace. Our winner was Lewis Hamilton, who is over 30 seconds ahead of anybody else. Second across is Sergio Perez, giving him the win in this races duel. Ricciardo comes across in third to take on the duel, Gasly in fourth for his final race of the season and Bottas is last across.
Hamilton, Perez & Ricciardo podium
5th - Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
4th - Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 15 - Bahrain: Sergio Perez's engine gives up on him right at the end of the race as he will have to take on the duel next race to lock a spot in the final. It is Lewis Hamilton with the win, who claims a guaranteed spot in the final as he lines up for a third consecutive title. The duel itself was very tight, with less than half a second in it as Ricciardo ends Bottas' season.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Bottas podium
4th - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 16 - Sakhir: Those who know this race know who wins this duel. A bad start for Sergio Perez sees him sitting in dead last, but through the course of the race he fights his way through the field to claim the win. In this universe, it's probably a lot less impressive as there are only 2 other cars on the track. Ricciardo claims second while third place goes to George Russell which shows a definite loop hole in this system that would need to be fixed.
Perez, Ricciardo & Russell podium
3rd - Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
3rd - Renault DP World F1 Team
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: Our final race of the season, as Sergio Perez is challenged to beating Lewis Hamilton (and Mercedes) in a Racing Point. How does it go? Retires on lap 9 with power troubles. A pretty anti-climatic result really.
2nd - Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
2nd - BWT Racing Point F1 Team
CHAMPION - LEWIS HAMILTON (MERCEDES)
CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPION - MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM
Most Eliminations: Daniel Ricciardo - 3 (Romain Grosjean, Lance Stroll & Valtteri Bottas)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Sergio Perez (Hamilton)
3rd: Daniel Ricciardo (Perez)
4th: Valtteri Bottas (Ricciardo)
5th: Pierre Gasly (Perez)
6th: Lance Stroll (Ricciardo)
7th: Alexander Albon (Bottas)
8th: Lando Norris (Hulkenberg)
9th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Gasly)
10th: Kimi Raikkonen (Albon)
11th: Sebastian Vettel (Sainz)
12th: Charles Leclerc (Raikkonen)
13th: Antonio Giovinazzi (Raikkonen)
14th: Daniil Kvyat (Hulkenberg)
15th: George Russell (Gasly)
16th: Esteban Ocon (Leclerc)
17th: Nicholas Latifi (Vettel)
18th: Kevin Magnussen (Stroll)
19th: Romain Grosjean (Ricciardo)
20th: Max Verstappen
CONSTRUCTOR'S STANDINGS
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Racing Point
3rd: Renault
4th: AlphaTauri
5th: Red Bull
6th: McLaren
7th: Alfa Romeo
8th: Ferrari
9th: Williams
10th: Haas
F1 DUEL CHAMPIONS
2016: Lewis Hamilton
2017: Valtteri Bottas
2018: Lewis Hamilton (2)
2019: Lewis Hamilton (3)
2020: Lewis Hamilton (4)
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
Race 12 - Portugal: Lance Stroll goes down with collision damage, putting him into the next duel. Everybody else finishes the race, with Hamilton taking the win ahead of Bottas, who will pick up his first elimination of the season. Gasly comes across in third followed by Perez. Ricciardo is fifth across and will be in the next duel, followed by Albon who is elimination.
Hamilton, Bottas & Gasly podium
7th - Alexander Albon (Red Bull)
5th - Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
Lance Stroll (Racing Point) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 13 - Emilia Romagna: A coolant leak ends Pierre Gasly's racing, putting him down as the first driver for the duel. We have to wait and watch to see his opponent will be as the other 5 drivers are all able to cross the finish line. Hamilton is first across, continuing to avoid the duel, followed by Bottas and Ricciardo. Perez across in fourth will have to face the duel, while his teammate Stroll is eliminated.
Hamilton, Bottas & Ricciardo podium
6th - Lance Stroll (Racing Point)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
Race 14 - Turkey: 5/5 finishers today meaning it all comes down to race pace. Our winner was Lewis Hamilton, who is over 30 seconds ahead of anybody else. Second across is Sergio Perez, giving him the win in this races duel. Ricciardo comes across in third to take on the duel, Gasly in fourth for his final race of the season and Bottas is last across.
Hamilton, Perez & Ricciardo podium
5th - Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
4th - Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 15 - Bahrain: Sergio Perez's engine gives up on him right at the end of the race as he will have to take on the duel next race to lock a spot in the final. It is Lewis Hamilton with the win, who claims a guaranteed spot in the final as he lines up for a third consecutive title. The duel itself was very tight, with less than half a second in it as Ricciardo ends Bottas' season.
Hamilton, Ricciardo & Bottas podium
4th - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Sergio Perez (Racing Point) vs. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
Race 16 - Sakhir: Those who know this race know who wins this duel. A bad start for Sergio Perez sees him sitting in dead last, but through the course of the race he fights his way through the field to claim the win. In this universe, it's probably a lot less impressive as there are only 2 other cars on the track. Ricciardo claims second while third place goes to George Russell which shows a definite loop hole in this system that would need to be fixed.
Perez, Ricciardo & Russell podium
3rd - Daniel Ricciardo (Renault)
3rd - Renault DP World F1 Team
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) vs. Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
FINALE - Abu Dhabi: Our final race of the season, as Sergio Perez is challenged to beating Lewis Hamilton (and Mercedes) in a Racing Point. How does it go? Retires on lap 9 with power troubles. A pretty anti-climatic result really.
2nd - Sergio Perez (Racing Point)
2nd - BWT Racing Point F1 Team
CHAMPION - LEWIS HAMILTON (MERCEDES)
CONSTRUCTOR'S CHAMPION - MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM
Most Eliminations: Daniel Ricciardo - 3 (Romain Grosjean, Lance Stroll & Valtteri Bottas)
DRIVER'S STANDINGS
1st: Lewis Hamilton
2nd: Sergio Perez (Hamilton)
3rd: Daniel Ricciardo (Perez)
4th: Valtteri Bottas (Ricciardo)
5th: Pierre Gasly (Perez)
6th: Lance Stroll (Ricciardo)
7th: Alexander Albon (Bottas)
8th: Lando Norris (Hulkenberg)
9th: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Gasly)
10th: Kimi Raikkonen (Albon)
11th: Sebastian Vettel (Sainz)
12th: Charles Leclerc (Raikkonen)
13th: Antonio Giovinazzi (Raikkonen)
14th: Daniil Kvyat (Hulkenberg)
15th: George Russell (Gasly)
16th: Esteban Ocon (Leclerc)
17th: Nicholas Latifi (Vettel)
18th: Kevin Magnussen (Stroll)
19th: Romain Grosjean (Ricciardo)
20th: Max Verstappen
CONSTRUCTOR'S STANDINGS
1st: Mercedes
2nd: Racing Point
3rd: Renault
4th: AlphaTauri
5th: Red Bull
6th: McLaren
7th: Alfa Romeo
8th: Ferrari
9th: Williams
10th: Haas
F1 DUEL CHAMPIONS
2016: Lewis Hamilton
2017: Valtteri Bottas
2018: Lewis Hamilton (2)
2019: Lewis Hamilton (3)
2020: Lewis Hamilton (4)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2021 - Part 1
Race 1 - Bahrain: This race is for duel qualification and doesn't end up needing to go the full race distance as Haas rookie Nikita Mazepin spins out at turn 3, bringing his race to an end. Everybody else would continue on a lot longer, but eventually Fernando Alonso's brakes would give up on him and he would be forced to retire from the race. Verstappen after nearly a full year of not racing scores a podium
Hamilton, Verstappen & Bottas podium
Nikita Mazepin (Haas) vs. Fernando Alonso (Alpine)
Race 2 - Emilia Romagna: Mazepin's season is immediately put into jeopardy as he collides with Nicholas Latifi on lap one, but while Latifi is forced to retire, Mazepin is able to continue. Alonso finishes over a lap ahead of Mazepin, ending the Russian's F1 career.
Verstappen, Hamilton & Norris podium
20th - Nikita Mazepin (Haas)
Race 3 - Portugal: Kimi Raikkonen's race quickly comes to an end as he makes contact with teammate Giovinazzi and is forced to retire after only completing a single lap. Everybody else finishes the race, with Williams driver Nicholas Latifi the last to cross the line, putting him as our second member of the duel.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Bottas podium
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) vs. Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
Race 4 - Spain: This race solely matters here for the duel between Raikkonen & Latifi, with Raikkonen finishing 4 places head of Latifi, ending the Canadian's season.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Bottas podium
19th - Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
Race 5 - Monaco: Charles Leclerc is unfortunately unable to even start the race due to issues with his car following an accident in qualifying. Because of this he is automatically nominated for the duel next race, with his opponent being the other retirement this race as Valtteri Bottas as his pit crew were unable to remove his right front wheel, forcing him to retire from the session.
Verstappen, Sainz & Norris podium
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Race 6 - Azerbaijan: A turbocharger failure ends the race for Esteban Ocon who will have to compete in the next duel, with Lance Stroll being revealed as his opponent due to a rear tire failure. Max Verstappen going down for similar reasons lead to a red flag and a standing start. This meant almost every driver remaining driver would finish within a few seconds of each other. Bottas would come across in 12th, well behind 4th place Charles Leclerc, meaning that despite getting 3 podiums so far, the former champion is eliminated.
Perez, Vettel & Gasly podium
18th - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Esteban Ocon (Alpine) vs. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Remaining:
Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - 1 elimination (Mazepin)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Bottas)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) - 1 elimination (Latifi)
Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
George Russell (Williams)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
Mick Schumacher (Haas)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
Race 1 - Bahrain: This race is for duel qualification and doesn't end up needing to go the full race distance as Haas rookie Nikita Mazepin spins out at turn 3, bringing his race to an end. Everybody else would continue on a lot longer, but eventually Fernando Alonso's brakes would give up on him and he would be forced to retire from the race. Verstappen after nearly a full year of not racing scores a podium
Hamilton, Verstappen & Bottas podium
Nikita Mazepin (Haas) vs. Fernando Alonso (Alpine)
Race 2 - Emilia Romagna: Mazepin's season is immediately put into jeopardy as he collides with Nicholas Latifi on lap one, but while Latifi is forced to retire, Mazepin is able to continue. Alonso finishes over a lap ahead of Mazepin, ending the Russian's F1 career.
Verstappen, Hamilton & Norris podium
20th - Nikita Mazepin (Haas)
Race 3 - Portugal: Kimi Raikkonen's race quickly comes to an end as he makes contact with teammate Giovinazzi and is forced to retire after only completing a single lap. Everybody else finishes the race, with Williams driver Nicholas Latifi the last to cross the line, putting him as our second member of the duel.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Bottas podium
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) vs. Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
Race 4 - Spain: This race solely matters here for the duel between Raikkonen & Latifi, with Raikkonen finishing 4 places head of Latifi, ending the Canadian's season.
Hamilton, Verstappen & Bottas podium
19th - Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
Race 5 - Monaco: Charles Leclerc is unfortunately unable to even start the race due to issues with his car following an accident in qualifying. Because of this he is automatically nominated for the duel next race, with his opponent being the other retirement this race as Valtteri Bottas as his pit crew were unable to remove his right front wheel, forcing him to retire from the session.
Verstappen, Sainz & Norris podium
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Race 6 - Azerbaijan: A turbocharger failure ends the race for Esteban Ocon who will have to compete in the next duel, with Lance Stroll being revealed as his opponent due to a rear tire failure. Max Verstappen going down for similar reasons lead to a red flag and a standing start. This meant almost every driver remaining driver would finish within a few seconds of each other. Bottas would come across in 12th, well behind 4th place Charles Leclerc, meaning that despite getting 3 podiums so far, the former champion is eliminated.
Perez, Vettel & Gasly podium
18th - Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Esteban Ocon (Alpine) vs. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Remaining:
Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - 1 elimination (Mazepin)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Bottas)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) - 1 elimination (Latifi)
Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
George Russell (Williams)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
Mick Schumacher (Haas)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
Re: Formula One - The Duel (Last Man Standing Championship)
2021 - Part 2
Esteban Ocon (Alpine) vs. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Race 7 - France: Everybody finishes this race, so it all comes down to finishing position. Too many drivers to name everyone but in the duel Lance Stroll finishes in 9th, 4 places ahead of Ocon who is eliminated. Last two across the line are Kimi Raikkonen & Mick Schumacher
Verstappen, Hamilton & Perez podium
17th - Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Mick Schumacher (Haas) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 8 - Styria: Pierre Gasly is our first retirement this race, as a collision takes him out early and puts him on the next duel. George Russell also goes down with power unit failure. Raikkonen comes across in 10th position, Schumacher meanwhile comes across 14th and eliminated.
Verstappen, Hamilton & Perez podium
16th - Mick Schumacher (Haas)
10th - Uralakli Haas F1 Team
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. George Russell (Williams)
Race 9 - Austria: One DNF this race as a collision between former teammates Vettel & Raikkonen leaves Vettel unable to finish the race, while Raikkonen ends up being the last driver to across, putting the two as our two drivers for the next duel. In terms of the actual duel, Gasly finishes in 8th, 2 places ahead of Russell, bring the season to an end for him and Williams.
Verstappen, Norris & Hamilton podium
15th - George Russell (Williams)
9th - Williams Racing
Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 10 - Britain: Max Verstappen has an unfortunate start as contact with Hamilton leads to him into the barrier and causing a red flag. Our second retirement of the race ends up being Sebastian Vettel as his Aston Martin overheats and forces him to end him season. Kimi Raikkonen as such is safe from elimination, picking up his third of the season so far. Verstappen's opponent will be Sergio Perez who ended up the last to cross the line.
Hamilton, Leclerc & Norris podium
14th - Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
Race 11 - Hungary: A big collision lap one means the entire rest of this race is entirely pointless as Charles Leclerc & Lance Stroll are both taken out putting them into the next duel. Also out was Sergio Perez, whose season was brought to an end as Verstappen managed to continue on long enough to beat his teammate.
Hamilton, Sainz & Alonso podium
13th - Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Remaining:
Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - 1 elimination (Mazepin)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - 1 elimination (Russell)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Bottas)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) - 3 eliminations (Latifi, Schumacher, Vettel)
Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 1 elimination (Ocon)
Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Perez)
Esteban Ocon (Alpine) vs. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Race 7 - France: Everybody finishes this race, so it all comes down to finishing position. Too many drivers to name everyone but in the duel Lance Stroll finishes in 9th, 4 places ahead of Ocon who is eliminated. Last two across the line are Kimi Raikkonen & Mick Schumacher
Verstappen, Hamilton & Perez podium
17th - Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Mick Schumacher (Haas) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 8 - Styria: Pierre Gasly is our first retirement this race, as a collision takes him out early and puts him on the next duel. George Russell also goes down with power unit failure. Raikkonen comes across in 10th position, Schumacher meanwhile comes across 14th and eliminated.
Verstappen, Hamilton & Perez podium
16th - Mick Schumacher (Haas)
10th - Uralakli Haas F1 Team
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) vs. George Russell (Williams)
Race 9 - Austria: One DNF this race as a collision between former teammates Vettel & Raikkonen leaves Vettel unable to finish the race, while Raikkonen ends up being the last driver to across, putting the two as our two drivers for the next duel. In terms of the actual duel, Gasly finishes in 8th, 2 places ahead of Russell, bring the season to an end for him and Williams.
Verstappen, Norris & Hamilton podium
15th - George Russell (Williams)
9th - Williams Racing
Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) vs. Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
Race 10 - Britain: Max Verstappen has an unfortunate start as contact with Hamilton leads to him into the barrier and causing a red flag. Our second retirement of the race ends up being Sebastian Vettel as his Aston Martin overheats and forces him to end him season. Kimi Raikkonen as such is safe from elimination, picking up his third of the season so far. Verstappen's opponent will be Sergio Perez who ended up the last to cross the line.
Hamilton, Leclerc & Norris podium
14th - Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
Race 11 - Hungary: A big collision lap one means the entire rest of this race is entirely pointless as Charles Leclerc & Lance Stroll are both taken out putting them into the next duel. Also out was Sergio Perez, whose season was brought to an end as Verstappen managed to continue on long enough to beat his teammate.
Hamilton, Sainz & Alonso podium
13th - Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) vs. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Remaining:
Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - 1 elimination (Mazepin)
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - 1 elimination (Russell)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1 elimination (Bottas)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo) - 3 eliminations (Latifi, Schumacher, Vettel)
Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 1 elimination (Ocon)
Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 1 elimination (Perez)