After being beaten in both opening practice sessions by Russell, who was released by Williams to substitute for Lewis Hamilton, the Finn responded in familiar stoical fashion.
After being beaten in both opening practice sessions by Russell, who was released by Williams to substitute for Lewis Hamilton, the Finn responded in familiar stoical fashion.
Hamilton, who was fastest in the morning’s opening practice, outpaced his rivals again to top the times in the afternoon’s twice red-flagged second session.
Italian Morbidelli finishes in the overall standings 13 points behind Mir
The ecstatic new champion better known for diligence and perseverance, was able to make a rare celebration
The 35-year-old Mercedes driver matched Ferrari great Michael Schumacher’s seven titles in style
Stroll ended Mercedes’ total dominance of pole positions this season
Hamilton won the 2010 Turkish Grand Prix and the track had a reputation as a driver favourite before it was dropped
Verstappen produced a best lap of one minute 35.077 seconds in the morning
Hamilton was speaking on the eve of opening practice for this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix
Saudi Arabia to host the penultimate race on November 28 in Jeddah.