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F1MATHS: Mercedes beat Ferrari and McLaren during their race simulation
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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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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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F1 2026 race starts under review as Hamilton goes P1 in Bahrain – round-up
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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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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed Oscar Piastri will be free to fight teammate Lando Norris for the title at the final round in Abu Dhabi read more »
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After 23 rounds of a thrilling 2025 F1 season, the championship will finally be decided once and for all at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Red Bull has issued a statement and Helmut Marko an apology after accusing Kimi Antonelli of allowing Lando Norris to pass him. read more »
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Red Bull has penned a statement in response after allegations Helmut Marko made about Andrea Kimi Antonelli at F1's Qatar GP incited online abuse. The post Red Bull pens... read more »
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Oscar Piastri has revealed that losing the race win in F1's Qatar GP "hurts more" than the double disqualification that McLaren sustained in Las Vegas. The post... read more »
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Red Bull say they "sincerely regret" comments made at the Qatar Grand Prix that led to Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli receiving death threats. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko apologised for suggesting Andrea Kimi Antonelli deliberately let McLaren's Lando Norris through in the Qatar Grand Prix, with the... read more »
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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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