Toto Wolff has insisted that he and Mercedes were not 'on purpose flirting' with Max Verstappen this summer, after months of rumours that the reigning F1 world... read more »
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George Russell may have re-signed with Mercedes for the 2026 season, but the team have been slammed by an F1 champion for the whole contract saga. read more »
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F1 has announced a contract extension for the United States Grand Prix through to 2034, ahead of this year's main event at the Circuit of the Americas. read more »
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The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is set to remain on the calendar until the 2034 season inclusive. read more »
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Organisers of Austin's United States Grand Prix have agreed an eight-year contract extension with Formula 1 to host the race until the 2034 season.The Circuit of the... read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes he handled the 2026 Formula 1 driver market "in the most straightforward and fair way".That's despite Wolff wooing... read more »
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"I'm really happy to be continuing," said George Russell in his first appearance since Mercedes made his contract extension public."Because the truth is, if... read more »
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George Russell has played coy over potential exit clauses in his new Mercedes contract, insisting his focus remains on performance and the pursuit of victory in F1. The post... read more »
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George Russell is confident he is in the best seat in Formula 1 to challenge for the world title in 2026 after finally signing his new Mercedes contract. read more »
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George Russell sheds light on the terms of his new contract with Mercedes. read more »
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted to "doubts" about his Formula 1 future during a difficult phase in his maiden season with Mercedes, but feels much more secure now that... read more »
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Shortly after winning in Singapore, George Russell is celebrating again after securing a new contract with Mercedes... read more »
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George Russell's long wait for a 2026 contract has come to an end after Mercedes confirmed he will continue at the team next year alongside teammate Kimi Antonelli. read more »
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Mercedes confirmed they will retain their current driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season as contract extensions for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were announced. read more »
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Details of Oscar Piastri's initial F1 race contract offer insight into the McLaren v Alex Palou court case. read more »
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Before Christian Horner's Red Bull exit, Max Verstappen's future was one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock.Amid Red Bull's early-season... read more »
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Fred Vasseur signed a new multi-year contract extension with Ferrari in July. read more »
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Tom Clarkson is joined by former Renault driver and F1TV commentator, Jolyon Palmer, and ex-Ferrari race engineer, Rob Smedley, to discuss the big talking points ahead of this... read more »
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George Russell's prolonged contract negotiations with Mercedes have been explained. read more »
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And still we wait for a new George Russell Mercedes contract to be announced... read more »
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Alex Palou took the stand in an ongoing legal battle with McLaren in which he alleges his contract with the team was based on "lies." read more »
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George Russell and Mercedes are yet to publicly announce a new contract... read more »
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Alex Palou has claimed that Zak Brown told him he could help find him a seat in Formula 1, but the McLaren Racing boss insists he never made any promises or misled the... read more »
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Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has said that Mercedes have no choice but to offer George Russell a long-term deal, despite potentially having their eye on Max Verstappen for 2027. read more »
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IndyCar driver Alex Palou took the stand in a lawsuit brought by McLaren as the team seeks damages for Palou reneging on his contract. 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 |
