Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has made the extraordinary claim that Mercedes may hold a significant speed advantage over that of its rivals this year. The post Ex-F1... read more »
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Mercedes have an extra 'advantage' ahead of their F1 rivals in 2026 according to an insider. read more »
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Kimi Antonelli has targeted winning the 2026 Formula 1 championship following Mercedes’ strong Barcelona pre-season shakedown test. Following an solid rookie 2025 season,... read more »
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Charles Leclerc was out on track on Tuesday, putting the SF-26 through its paces. read more »
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Red Bull have been realistic about their chances for the 2026 F1 season, but they still believe Max Verstappen is their biggest weapon. read more »
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Former Mercedes power unit guru Andy Cowell has questioned the alleged power unit advantage the Silver Arrows holds over its competitors ahead of the new Formula 1 season.... read more »
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As F1 prepares for a new era of racing, McLaren expects to see more tactical decision-making rather than a simple straight-line advantage. The post McLaren believes F1 2026... read more »
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The FIA and F1 teams will meet on Thursday to discuss a loophole in the 2026 regulations that could give Mercedes a huge advantage. read more »
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Regulation resets don't fail because teams cheat, they fail because systems underestimate engineers. read more »
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Audi Technical Director James Key has sent a clear message to the FIA that it would "never accept" other F1 manufacturers having an advantage, ahead of a crunch... read more »
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There are several unfortunate echoes from grand prix history in the controversy surrounding compression ratios in the new generation of hybrid engines. Formula 1 teams are... read more »
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Red Bull has cast doubt on claims that Mercedes has nailed the new F1 power unit regulations, believing it will not hold an advantage, and is attacking its bitter rival. The... read more »
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Rumours positioning Mercedes as the power unit to beat in F1 2026 may have been started by Mercedes themselves, believes a Red Bull technical chief... read more »
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Mika Hakkinen has revealed an aspect of his intense Formula 1 title battles with Michael Schumacher that angered him while paying tribute to his biggest rival. F1 fans were... read more »
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Ford Global Director Mark Rushbrook has poured cold water on suggestions that its F1 power unit collaboration with Red Bull will yield immediate results. The post Ford delivers... read more »
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Max Verstappen's manager has contended that Lando Norris should have clinched the F1 title in 2025 "much earlier" than he did, given McLaren's advantage.... read more »
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Amidst concern over manufacturers are taking advantage of one potential loophole in the 2026, the FIA has acted to close another. read more »
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Max Verstappen says being the only Red Bull car to take on the two McLaren drivers for the 2025 Formula 1 title was an advantage rather than a drawback.In 2025 Red Bull tried... read more »
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Will Mercedes be the team to beat in F1 2026? read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has suggested that four-time champion Max Verstappen could have an advantage over his competitors in next season's championship. read more »
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After the final race of the 2025 F1 season in Abu Dhabi, the Constructors' Championship standings have been finalised. read more »
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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has explained that the decision to split strategies in F1's Abu Dhabi GP was made to counter Red Bull's pace advantage. The post How... read more »
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Lando Norris admitted his world championship prospects are "looking good" after he stole an early advantage by dominating practice in Formula 1's hotly... read more »
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Analysing how things stand after Friday practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 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 |