Norris tops the FP2 timesheets while Verstappen appears to have his own agenda and Piastri fails to post representative time on qualifying sim run. read more »
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A tantalisingly teased F1 pre-season test in Barcelona adds intrigue to 2026
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The challenges facing Mercedes ahead of F1 2026
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It has been five years since Mercedes last won the Formula 1 world championship - the 2021 constructors' title, with its last triumph in the drivers' standings dating back to 2020 with Lewis Hamilton.As Mercedes holds its 2026 season launch on Monday, let's look at its prospects for the upcoming campaign.What's new at Mercedes?Mercedes is going into the 2026 season with a great ...Keep reading
A test kept away from the prying eyes of the public, the F1 Barcelona shakedown teased much, but revealed little in a week that will have repercussions in Bahrain The post A tantalisingly teased F1 pre-season test in Barcelona adds intrigue to 2026 appeared first on Motorsport Week.
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Times from today's second free practice session for the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Zak Brown admits that it would be "crazy" not to use team orders to ensure one of his drivers wins the title this weekend. read more »
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Lando Norris edges out title rival Max Verstappen by 0.008s in opening practice in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Times from today's opening free practice session for the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Power unit elements used prior to the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. read more »
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Arguably one of the most remorseless drivers ever to line up on an F1 grid, Max Verstapen is almost nonchalant about his title hopes. read more »
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Today's press conference with George Russell, Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. read more »
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Ahead of the title showdown Lando Norris says that team orders have not been discussed at McLaren, and he wouldn't ask for them. read more »
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Haas will officially be titled TGR Haas F1 Team for the 2026 season. read more »
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At Yas Marina, we will push until the very end, with the whole team aiming to finish the Championship on a positive note. read more »
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Looking at the final round of the season, we'll go out and give it one last shot to bring home some more points and finish the season strong! read more »
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Alpine test and reserve Drivers Paul Aron and Kush Maini will both drive the A525 in Abu Dhabi as the season draws to a close. read more »
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As we prepare for the next era, we want to add to the 140 Mercedes-powered wins and 385 podiums achieved so far. The aim is clear: finish strong and carry momentum into 2026. read more »
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Cian Shields will take to the track at Yas Marina Circuit this week, driving Fernando Alonso's car in FP1. read more »
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Cadillac will unveil the livery of its 2026 challenger on Sunday, February 8, via a TV advertising spot during the Super Bowl. read more »
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Pato O'Ward is to drive in Free Practice 1 on Friday, in place of title hopeful Oscar Piastri. read more »
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Red Bull has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen next season, while Arvid Lindblad joins Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls. read more »
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Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was unaware that Max Verstappen is just 12 points adrift of championship leader Lando Norris. read more »
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Andrea Stella insists that Oscar Piastri remains free to fight his teammate, Lando Norris for the title. read more »
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Our aim this weekend is to get both drivers into the points and bolster our position in the Constructors' Championship. read more »
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Pirelli is sticking with the usual selection of compounds for the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi, namely the C3, C4 and C5. read more »
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Mercedes has announced a global partnership with PepsiCo beginning in 2026, bringing together three of its brands - Gatorade, Sting, and Doritos. read more »
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2025 Formula 2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli is one of three new drivers recruited to McLaren's Driver Development Programme. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |





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