If it was not already bad enough that Vitaly Petrov's engine problem likely cost the Russian a better grid slot in Shanghai, it did for the qualifying chances of team-mate... read more »
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Nico Rosberg upheld Mercedes' honour on a better day for the Three-Pointed Star in China. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull); Jenson Button (McLaren); Lewis Hamilton (McLaren). TV UNILATERALS Q. What a surprise to see you here Sebastian! Another race, another pole. read more »
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F1 rookie Paul di Resta posted Force India's best qualifying position of the season with eighth place in China. read more »
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Timo Glock was already unhappy heading into Saturday’s qualifying session in China, although the German has now been out-qualified for the first time by rookie Virgin Racing... read more »
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Sam Michael, Technical Director: Although not reflected in our result this afternoon, the qualifying pace of the FW33 has improved. After testing the new read more »
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Vitaly Petrov, 10th: “I am very disappointed with what happened after having just completed a very fast lap which put me in fourth position at read more »
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Colin Kolles, Hispania Racing Team Principal: “All in all today was a positive day. We did a lot of miles in the morning and in read more »
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Timo Glock , 22nd: "Overall a better day than yesterday because we were at least able to complete our programme, but we were not able read more »
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Nico Rosberg, 4th: "I'm happy with our performance and it was a good day for us. It's clear that we have improved the car this read more »
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Fernando Alonso, 5th: "I had not expected much more than this from qualifying. Fifth and sixth places represent the maximum we can aspire to in read more »
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Pirelli's motorsport director Paul Hembery: "It’s been another very exciting and eventful session, which has underlined not only the performance but also... read more »
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Mark Webber, arguably the most outspoken driver in F1, has refused to heap scorn on his team after dropping out in Q1 in China... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel, 1st: “We have done it again, but every single time is tough. I think today wasn’t as straightforward as we planned – especially read more »
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Adrian Sutil, 11th: It was a good qualifying and I am looking forward to the race tomorrow. This weekend has so far been much better read more »
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Jenson Button, 2nd: “After Q2, I thought we’d have a shot at pole today, but, looking at Sebastian’s final laptime, second place was... read more »
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Fernando Alonso is adamant Ferrari will fare better in Sunday's grand prix than during qualifying in China... 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 |