By means of a Q&A, the sport's governing body attempts to explain the blown diffuser saga. read more »
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Williams chairman Adam Parr believes controversies like the one over the blown diffuser rules only increase the interest in Formula 1. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel didn't triumph in the Battle of Britain, but he still pulled out more of a championship advantage thanks to another second place. The Red Bull driver... read more »
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McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe has said the FIA was not to blame for the confusion and controversy surrounding off-throttle blown diffusers at the British Grand Prix read more »
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Jul.11 (GMM) Renault is looking to debut an all-new exhaust design as its performance has slid amid the FIA's clampdown. Even though the rules will return to their... read more »
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All twelve teams have finally agreed to return the rules relating to blown exhaust gases back to their pre-Valencia status. read more »
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The dispute over the use of the controversial off-throttle blown diffusers in Formula One is finally over... read more »
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Formula 1 governing body the FIA has come to an agreement with teams over the off-throttle usage of blown diffusers, with Ferrari and Sauber now willing to join their rivals in... read more »
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Formula 1's row over the off-throttle use of blown diffusers is now at an end, after Ferrari and Sauber agreed to join other teams in backing plans to ditch the ban on the... read more »
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Formula One's ban on off-throttle blown diffuser will stand - and could turn heated - after the teams failed to reach an agreement... read more »
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The Formula 1 grid has failed to unanimously accept the return of pre-Silverstone off-throttle exhaust levels, meaning the current blown diffuser regulations look set to remain... read more »
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Formula One is set for yet another battle as the teams lock horns off the track in the midst of the debate on off-throttle blown diffusers... read more »
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Renault team principal Eric Boullier hopes Formula 1 teams can draw a line under the row over blown diffusers when they meet later today - despite senior sources saying they... read more »
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The Formula 1 teams will meet later this morning, at 10:30am (BST) to be more precise, to discuss the ongoing off-throttle exhaust-blown diffuser saga which read more »
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Silverstone was bound to be the weekend where the FIA clamped down on blown diffusers, as it aimed to limit the use of off-throttle exhaust blowing. Teams lobbying to try to... read more »
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The FIA is willing to scrap its controversial ban on off-throttle blown diffusers if all the teams can agree ahead of the German Grand Prix read more »
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Formula 1 teams will meet on race morning at the British Grand Prix to try and reach agreement on a move to ditch the ban on the off-throttle use of blown diffusers, with... read more »
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The FIA has released a statement this afternoon which outlines a new 'blown diffuser' proposal for the rest of the season, stating that the... read more »
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The FIA insists they are prepared to reverse the decision to clamp down on blown diffusers after the British GP, providing all the teams agree... read more »
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The ban on off-throttle blown diffusers is to be dropped, providing the teams are in 'unanimous agreement', the FIA has announced. read more »
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In a brief statement issued this afternoon, the FIA has agreed that it will do away with the new rule concerning blown diffusers. read more »
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Formula 1's ruling body, the FIA, has decided to backtrack on its blown diffuser clampdown following days of controversy over the matter. read more »
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As the off-throttle blown diffuser row continues to overshadow the Silverstone GP weekend, the FIA called a crisis meeting of the Technical Working Group. read more »
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Off-throttle blown diffuser ban or not, Red Bull Racing had the 1-2 in qualifying for the British GP with Mark Webber on pole... read more »
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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner believes his team has been disadvantaged as a result of the recent blown diffuser clarifications made by the FIA’s Charlie... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |

