Daniel Ricciardo has the option for an early exit, McLaren reportedly don't. read more »
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In the latest Formula 1 gossip, Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen has an escape clause in his contract should Red Bull take a downturn in competitiveness. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that a release clause exists in Max Verstappen's latest contract with the team. Earlier this year, Red Bull announced that... read more »
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Max Verstappen does have a performance-related exit clause in his new Red Bull contract, says Helmut Marko. read more »
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Max Verstappen has an escape clause in his new long-term Red Bull contract, it has been revealed. read more »
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A subtle tweak to Formula 1's regulations has been undertaken ahead of the season regarding a clause that caused controversy in last year's finale. Formula 1's... read more »
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Antonio Giovinazzi's exit from Formula 1 could be a very short-lived one after Haas parted ways with Nikita Mazepin. read more »
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Antonio Giovinazzi is being linked to Nikita Mazepin's Haas seat, the Italian said to have an exit clause in his Formula E deal. read more »
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Formula 1 have introduced new rules that should make life easier for Martin Brundle during his pre-race gridwalks. read more »
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Formula 1 has implemented the "Brundle clause" after Martin Brundle's recent run-in with Megan Thee Stallion's bodyguards in the United States. read more »
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The Mexican was drafted in to replace Alex Albon for 2021 on initially a one-year deal, after former team Aston Martin triggered a break clause in his contract to sign... read more »
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Concerned that teams had started to automate some of their processes, given the consistency at which the two-second stationary time was being met and even beaten, the FIA... read more »
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Perez joined Red Bull on an initial one-year contract for the 2021 season after being drafted in as a replacement for Alexander Albon.Perez had been set to race for Aston... read more »
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Sergio Perez has said there are no team orders for him to play second fiddle to Max Verstappen at Red Bull and they are free to fight. read more »
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Alpine team boss, Laurent Rossi has dismissed the suggestion that Esteban Ocon has a clause in his contract which would allow him to switch to Mercedes. read more »
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Esteban Ocon has no exit clause in his new three-year contract with Alpine that would allow him to switch to Mercedes, the Formula One team's boss Laurent Rossi said on... read more »
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Admitting that Max Verstappen would be the obvious choice for Mercedes should Lewis Hamilton quit, for the first time, Red Bull boss, Christian Horner confirms that the Dutch... read more »
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Red Bull has confirmed Max Verstappen has a performance clause in his Formula 1 contract and believes he will be top of Mercedes' list if Lewis Hamilton quits after 2021 read more »
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Christian Horner believes Red Bull's relationship with Max Verstappen is more important than a performance clause in terms of keeping him away from Mercedes' clutches. read more »
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Max Verstappen would be free to leave Red Bull due to a clause in his contract if the team were unable to make him a World Championship contender this year. read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says talk of Lewis Hamilton wanting a team-mate clause in his contract was not true. read more »
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Contrary to reports, there is not 'Verstappen clause' in Lewis Hamilton's new contract with the Brit handed "no power" to decide his team-mate. read more »
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Dutch racer Tom Coronel is not surprised to hear of the team-mate veto clause which Sir Lewis Hamilton is reportedly chasing. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are a step closer to announcing a new deal for the British driver having agreed on what is being called the 'Verstappen clause' in his... read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has again been forced to dismiss the latest escape-clause theory relating to Max Verstappen's contract. 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 |
