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The horrifying prospect of the 2021 F1 title being decided by a late pitstop for a 'free' fastest lap is unlikely - but not impossible
Driver STANDINGS '21
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 351.5 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 343.5 |
| 3 | Valtteri Bottas | 203 |
| 4 | Sergio Pérez | 190 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 153 |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | 152 |
| 7 | Carlos Sainz Jr. | 145.5 |
| 8 | Daniel Ricciardo | 105 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | 92 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 77 |
TEAM STANDINGS '21
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 546.5 | |
| 2 | 541.5 | |
| 3 | 297.5 | |
| 4 | 258 | |
| 5 | 137 | |
| 6 | 112 | |
| 7 | 77 | |
| 8 | 23 | |
| 9 | 11 | |
| 10 | 0 |
THE NEXT RACE
Round
December 3-5, 2021
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Circuit
| Date | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Dec 3 | Practice 1 | 15:30-16:30 |
| Fri Dec 3 | Practice 2 | 19:00-20:00 |
| Sat Dec 4 | Practice 3 | 16:00-17:00 |
| Sat Dec 4 | Qualifying | 19:00-20:00 |
| Sun Dec 5 | Race | 19:00-21:00 |
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