Guenther Steiner says that, before the budget cap was introduced, Haas were seriously considering pulling out of F1. read more »
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Guenther Steiner believes Haas would not be in Formula 1 this season if it was not for the new budget cap. read more »
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From budget cap to salary cap, F1 will sit down with the drivers to discuss the latter, but not everyone is in favour. read more »
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Formula 1 will create a working group, which will include drivers, in order to evaluate the possibility of introducing tighter financial control on leading figures in the... read more »
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Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed the introduction of the cost cap from this year has proven to be particularly taxing for the team. read more »
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Alfa Romeo team principal Fred Vasseur believes Formula 1's smaller teams will hold a small advantage within the new budget cap as they are accustomed to working with... read more »
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McLaren boss, Zak Brown believes the budget cap that is being introduced this year will benefit his team, indeed the sport in general. read more »
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The new era of Formula 1 featuring a budget cap and a revised governance structure will play towards McLaren's "sweet spot", according to Zak Brown read more »
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed he would have made driver salaries a part of the new Formula 1 budget cap after the idea of a separate salary cap was floated. read more »
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McLaren's plan to implement and cope with the new budget cap in Formula 1 has "different forks in the road" dependent on how the new season pans out. read more »
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has suggested rival teams with alliances in Formula 1 will be afforded a "competitive advantage" with the new budget cap. read more »
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Daimler chairman Ola Kallenius believes the Mercedes Formula 1 team could soon begin to turn a profit as a result of the new spending cap. read more »
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Daimler chairman Ola Kallenius hopes INEOS's investment, combined with the budget cap, will turn Mercedes F1 into a money-making franchise. read more »
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Due to the pandemic, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto thinks that the staff cuts under the new F1 budget cap must be reviewed. read more »
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MSP Sports Capital principal Jeff Moorad has described the company's investment in McLaren Racing as a "bet" with the incoming budget cap expected to increase... read more »
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The FIA has appointed a British barrister, a senior sports lawyer from Australia and the secretary-general of Paris St Germain to adjudicate over the incoming budget cap from... read more »
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Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto wants an extension of the "soft landing" that gives Formula 1 teams more time to adjust to the budget cap read more »
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James Allison has admitted the budget cap being introduced to F1 for next season is causing Mercedes "considerable difficulty". read more »
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Despite the upcoming budget cap AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost says teams will need more staff to cope with a 23-race calendar in 2021. read more »
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Formula 1 is poised to introduce salary caps in 2023 as part of the wider cost saving measures being implemented in the coming seasons. The exact number has not yet been... read more »
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Williams acting team principal Simon Roberts has confirmed the bottom-of-the-table team will spend all the regulations allow to climb the order in 2021. read more »
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Williams will be in a position to operate near to the 2021 budget cap limit following the successful takeover from Dorilton Capital. read more »
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Red Bull's F1 team spent slightly less money last year than in 2018 - but still face substantial cutbacks to comply with the FIA budget cap being introduced for 2021. read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has revealed the Scuderia was forced to accept a compromise over the "soft landing" procedure within the budget cap that assists... read more »
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the FIA are aware that teams could try and stockpile new parts to bypass the 2021 budget cap. 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 |
