Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner believes his team's straightline speed advantage at high altitude is just as much down to downforce levels as it is engine power read more »
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Ferrari insists that it has changed 'nothing' on its power unit following the latest Formula 1 engine rules technical directives, despite rivals suspecting its... read more »
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Mercedes technical director James Allison says Ferrari no longer have the speed advantage they had built up after missing out on back-to-back pole positions. read more »
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Ferrari's inability to score pole position at the last two Formula 1 grands prix having held a strong qualifying advantage before that is "interesting", says... read more »
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The front of the grid all start on the soft tyre, which means that it's a level playing field for the first stint at least: whoever makes the most of it could gain an... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says a Ferrari victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix will dispel any suggestions that their pace advantage has been gained by illegal means. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel took aim at Max Verstappen after the Red Bull driver suggested Ferrari's recent speed advantage has been gained by cheating. read more »
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Toto Wolff says Ferrari's engine, the subject of much controversy, is up as much as "50bhp" on Mercedes' power unit. read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Ferrari's power advantage in Formula 1 this season has been up to 50bhp at times read more »
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Sebastian Vettel is looking for Ferrari to take advantage of his opinion that "anything can happen" at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace for the Brazilian Grand Prix. read more »
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Honda Formula 1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe says it is "clear" Ferrari had a reduced speed advantage at the United States Grand Prix but is cautious of drawing... read more »
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Ferrari may have developed a qualy advantage over Mercedes in 2019, but Toto Wolff says he gets "10 times the amount of WhatsApps and SMSs" for wins over poles anyway. read more »
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Ex-F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve believes the budget cap coming into the sport from 2021 gives teams like Williams an advantage they don't deserve. read more »
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Ferrari’s loss of pace in the United States Grand Prix increased the speculation around what might be behind its straightline speed advantage in F1 2019. Its rivals suspect... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton rejected any notion that his sixth world championship was down to Mercedes simply having the best car on the grid, pointing to a straight-line advantage led by... read more »
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Max Verstappen reckons Lewis Hamilton's pace advantage during Friday practice for the United States Grand Prix was exaggerated by gaining from a slipstream. read more »
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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto says it is a shame the legality of its engine design is being questioned because his team should be "proud" of its advantage read more »
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Ferrari's perceived F1 engine advantage has been a major topic of conversation in the F1 paddock since it found its form and started winning races over the summer break.... read more »
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Charles Leclerc confirmed that Ferrari is the team to beat for qualifying at Mexico, as he topped the final practice session. He was only just faster than teammate Sebastian... read more »
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His rivals may be talking up Ferrari's advantage, but Sebastian Vettel reckons the top three teams are closely-matched after practice in Mexico. read more »
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Chasing his third successive win in Mexico, Max Verstappen admits that Ferrari's qualifying speed advantage is insane. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is adamant he's not giving up on the title race despite Lewis Hamilton having enough of an advantage that he would wrap it up in Mexico. read more »
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A number of Ferrari's Formula 1 rivals have written to the FIA for clarity over the legality of design aspects they believe are behind the Italian team's engine advantage read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo had a fun ride to help both him and Nico Hülkenberg to a double points finish for Renault in Japan. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel said that Ferrari's superior straight-line speed allowed him to fend off the faster Lewis Hamilton at the Japanese 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 |

