At the Austrian Grand Prix, off-track conversations in the paddock focus on two key topics: ongoing concerns about the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, as voiced by Charles Leclerc,... read more »
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A concerning early verdict from Charles Leclerc on F1's new rules for 2026 read more »
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George Russell has made clear that Mercedes are talking to Max Verstappen about potentially driving for them in 2026. Andrew Benson explores what might happen. read more »
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Irish teenager Alex Dunne starred on his Formula 1 practice debut at the Austrian Grand Prix for McLaren with a performance that may have put him in contention for a 2026 seat... read more »
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Mercedes and Red Bull may be keen to avoid public chat about their 2026 Formula 1 driver line-ups, but the drivers themselves have done little to quieten things down.George... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has not denied that he is engaged in renewed discussions with Max Verstappen about a potential move to the team in F1 for 2026. The post Toto Wolff... read more »
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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has confirmed his interest in signing Max Verstappen from Red Bull for 2026 and says he is open to pairing the Dutchman with George Russell. read more »
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George Russell says Mercedes are talking to world champion Max Verstappen about signing him for next season. read more »
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Charles Leclerc admits to not being a "big fan" of the 2026 Ferrari following initial simulator runs. read more »
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Charles Leclerc has given a damning verdict on how F1 could look in 2026, after a simulator run which left him proclaiming he was "not a fan" of how the car may... read more »
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"I just want the fastest car possible next year. I think that's exactly what Lewis wants." read more »
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Charles Leclerc said his first experience driving a virtual version of Ferrari's 2026 car in the simulator was "not the most enjoyable", amid ongoing concerns... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton is playing a key role behind the scenes to turn Ferrari around following a difficult start to the 2025 F1 season read more »
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Charles Leclerc has given a concerning update on the new Formula 1 cars for the 2026 season - saying "it's not the most enjoyable race car I've driven".His... read more »
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Max Verstappen says he would welcome his fellow four-time Formula 1 world champion and Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel at the team in an advisory role.Earlier this... read more »
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Sergio Perez speaks about a possible return to the F1 grid in 2026 read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has dismissed suggestions that Mercedes will be favourites going into the 2026 F1 campaign. The post Why Red Bull dismisses Mercedes as 2026 F1... read more »
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Helmut Marko gives an updare on Red Bull's engine development plans. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that the team will bring its remaining cycle of F1 upgrades in 2025 to the Austrian and British GPs. The post Red Bull poised to... read more »
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Ferrari announced its entry into the world of sailing on Wednesday with a Hypersail project led by Italian yachtsman Giovanni Soldini that it said would blend racing tradition... read more »
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Helmut Marko says Red Bull will introduce its latest raft of upgrades over the Austria and British grand prix weekends as it nears the end of its 2025 Formula 1 development.Red... read more »
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Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel says he is in early talks with Helmut Marko over succeeding the Austrian as an advisor to the Red Bull Formula 1 team in the... read more »
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Ahead of the introduction of the all-new 2026 F1 power units, FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis explained how the sport will try to prevent a repeat of the 2014 power... read more »
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Fernando Alonso has explained that Aston Martin must utilise the remainder of this year's F1 season to ensure that Adrian Newey's 2026 car is best-placed to challenge... read more »
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Pirelli has tested a new wet tyre it hopes will be able to solve a longstanding issue in F1, with a new compound which sees a "crossover" between its existing rain... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |