Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas are out of contract at the end of the 2021 F1 season. However, it looks as though the world champion is set to stay put meaning all attention turns to who will be his teammate next year. Will Bottas get another year? Or could George Russell get his chance with Mercedes?
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Upcoming Races
| # | Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  | Dutch GP | 29-31 August |
| 16 |  | Italian GP | 05-07 September |
| 17 |  | Azerbaijan GP | 19-21 September |
| 18 |  | Singapore GP | 03-05 October |
| 19 |  | United States GP | 17-19 October |
Drivers’ Standings
| # | Driver | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oscar Piastri | 284 | |
 | Lando Norris | 275 | |
| Max Verstappen | 187 | |
| George Russell | 172 | |
 | Charles Leclerc | 151 | |
| Lewis Hamilton | 109 | |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 64 | |
 | Alexander Albon | 54 | |
 | Nico Hulkenberg | 37 | |
 | Esteban Ocon | 27 |
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