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F1MATHS: Mercedes beat Ferrari and McLaren during their race simulation
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Indexed on February-15-2026 02:27:05 from: F1Technical.net ( 114 views )
F1MATHS: Mercedes beat Ferrari and McLaren during their race simulation
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli not only set the quickest lap time during the last day of the opening Bahrain pre-season testing, but pipped Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and McLaren Oscar Piastri during the race simulations. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delives his latest analysis.
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F1MATHS: What does the top speed disclose about Red Bull's power unit and Honda's current issues?
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Indexed on February-15-2026 04:45:07 from: F1Technical.net ( 111 views )
F1MATHS: What does the top speed disclose about Red Bull's power unit and Honda's current issues?
The opening day of pre‑season testing in Bahrain immediately highlighted a striking contrast between the front and back of the field, with Red Bull showcasing exceptional straight‑line performance while Aston Martin struggled with significant power unit limitations.
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Oscar Piastri tempers McLaren hopes for 2026 Australian GP
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Indexed on February-15-2026 04:45:07 from: PlanetF1.com ( 106 views )
Oscar Piastri tempers McLaren hopes for 2026 Australian GP
Oscar Piastri: "I certainly don't think it'll be the Australian Grand Prix we had last year."
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F1 2026 race starts under review as Hamilton goes P1 in Bahrain – round-up
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Indexed on February-15-2026 04:45:07 from: PlanetF1.com ( 106 views )
F1 2026 race starts under review as Hamilton goes P1 in Bahrain – round-up
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McLaren F1 chief wants FIA rule change before Australian GP
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Indexed on February-15-2026 08:57:18 from: GPfans.com ( 72 views )
McLaren F1 chief wants FIA rule change before Australian GP
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called for some changes to F1's rules for 2026 before the season even kicks off.
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli not only set the quickest lap time during the last day of the opening Bahrain pre-season testing, but pipped Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and McLaren Oscar Piastri during the race simulations. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delives his latest analysis.
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Lewis Hamilton will be sidelined at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to make way for the brother of his team-mate Charles Leclerc. read more »
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Jolyon Palmer takes a close look at exactly what went wrong for McLaren from every angle during Sunday's race in Qatar. For more F1® videos, visit:... read more »
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Mercedes F1 team have been struck by a recent theft at their UK headquarters, at the Brackley site which is estimated to be worth around £70 million. read more »
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It's crunch time in Abu Dhabi, with a three-way fight for the Formula 1 world drivers' championship.From McLaren's point of view it didn't have to be this... read more »
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Former McLaren star Alex Palou has revealed that Max Verstappen would have won the championship 'months ago' if he was racing in a McLaren F1 car. read more »
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This weekend in Abu Dhabi, Lando Norris has a chance to win his maiden Formula 1 world title. A second chance, actually, after his first match point in Qatar went awry as... read more »
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When Oscar Piastri's Dutch Grand Prix victory in late August left Max Verstappen 104 points off the Drivers' Championship lead, just about everyone in the Formula 1... read more »
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So it all comes down to this. The 2025 Formula 1 world title will be decided at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri... read more »
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Max Verstappen will have yet another new team-mate in 2026, with Isack Hadjar being confirmed as a Red Bull F1 star. read more »
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Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll has ended all speculation that Christian Horner could make a F1 comeback with the team in a factory address. The post Why Christian Horner... read more »
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Fernando Alonso was perplexed during the F1 Qatar GP as he experienced a spin during the race that he described as "paranormal". The post Fernando Alonso reveals... read more »
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McLaren will race in this weekend's Abu Dhabi GP in a special, fan-inspired colour scheme as the team bids to win a coveted F1 championship double. The post McLaren to... read more »
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Formula 1 has reached the 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi, and one driver is yet to be crowned champion. read more »
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Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has speculated that a clause in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's McLaren contracts could be hamstringing the team coming into Abu... 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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