Lewis Hamilton grappled with dire handling, picked up two penalties, complained about the Safety Car and asked to retire in a dire Qatar GP. Source

Esteban Ocon apologised to factory staff at Alpine following the announcement he will not drive for the team in this weekend’s season finale. Source

In the round-up: 12th F1 team possible – Ben Sulayem • F1 Academy adds race • FIA plans ethics committee changes Source

The Qatar Grand Prix hasn’t seen a lead change after lap one since it joined the calendar in 2021. More stats from last weekend’s race. Source

The Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, the series has announced. Source

The constructors’ championship will be decided at this weekend’s finale. But as many F1 drivers say goodbye, will Sergio Perez be among them? Source

Arthur Leclerc will make his debut in an official Formula 1 practice session at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi GP, alongside brother Charles. Source

F1 Academy’s decision to reinstate the race it was forced to cancel last weekend means Abbi Pulling is no longer guaranteed the title. Source

The puncture which struck Lewis Hamilton during the Qatar Grand Prix was not caused by the debris from Alexander Albon’s smashed mirror. Source

In the round-up: Williams “very short on components” after 17th crash • Hunter-Reay and Harvey get Indy 500 seats • Esterson moves into F2 Source