Carlos Sainz Sr's declaration he's considering standing against Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year's FIA presidential election caused a stir - but there are hurdles to clear just to get any bid off the ground
Driver Standings
PosDriverTeamPointsR1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8R9R10R11R12R13R14R15R16R171Lewis HamiltonMercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team347122526251925257261525262625250152Valtteri BottasMercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team223251815015161810182601818044183Max VerstappenAston Martin Red Bull Racing21401518192518150018191508190254Sergio PérezBWT Racing Point F1 Team125886001011101212681802505Daniel RicciardoRenault DP World F1 Team1190441200138121015215161076Carlos SainzMcLaren F1 Team10510320080180