For the first time in over three decades both title contenders headed to the final race on equal points after what has been a thoroughly unforgettable and controversial 2021... read more »
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Mercedes has officially lodged two protests against the result of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in which Max Verstappen claimed victory and the World Championship. Verstappen... read more »
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Max Verstappen claimed an astonishing first F1 world championship title by overtaking rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of a hugely controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes has lodged a protest with the FIA over the race classification and a breach of the sporting regulations after a controversial end to the 2021 F1 world championship. read more »
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A furious Toto Wolff demanded that race director Michael Masi revoked his controversial call which cost Lewis Hamilton the title in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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The two rivals came together on the opening lap, but it was the decision to allow a final lap shootout that gave Verstappen the chance to put a decisive pass on Hamilton - who... read more »
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Max Verstappen has become Formula 1 world champion for the first time after an extraordinary, controversial finish to the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP which saw him overtake... read more »
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With Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton neck-and-neck on points ahead of this weekend's Yas Marina event, there has been intense speculation about the risks of the... read more »
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Both drivers have huge fan bases who are active on social media, and as the fight has heated up amid a series of controversial decisions by the FIA stewards many have expressed... read more »
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Autosport has already picked out the top 10 F1 title deciders and the race could be a candidate for that list...But the tension is also reminiscent of the darker days in F1... read more »
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Both drivers came face to face during the Thursday press conference at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the final round, fresh from their controversial fight at the Saudi... read more »
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Ahead of the season finale, as he reflects on a controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen feels his is treated unfairly by race stewards. read more »
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Outgoing FIA president, Jean Todt has been linked with a controversial return to his old team Ferrari in a consulting role. read more »
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Verstappen heads into this weekend's Abu Dhabi season finale tied on points with Lewis Hamilton at the top of the drivers' championship after a controversial battle... read more »
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Carlos Sainz was left furious with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc after a controversial overtaking move. read more »
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Mercedes and Kingspan have mutually ended their partnership following the backlash at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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The Mercedes Formula 1 team has announced it has mutually agreed to end its partnership with Irish insulation firm Kingspan. read more »
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Following a public outcry, Mercedes has announced that it and Kingspan have mutually agreed to end their partnership. read more »
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Mercedes has mutually agreed to cancel its controversial sponsorship deal with Irish insulation firm Kingspan. read more »
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Hamilton took victory in a controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last Sunday to draw level on points with Red Bull rival Verstappen ahead of the final race.It is the first... read more »
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Formula 1 Director of Motorsport Ross Brawn has praised Race Director Michael Masi over his handling of the controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. During the 50-lap event,... read more »
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The pair had a controversial collision towards the end of lap 38 when Verstappen responded to a message from his Red Bull team to let Hamilton by - a request from Michael Masi... read more »
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Hamilton won a dramatic and chaotic Saudi Arabian GP last weekend, while also setting the fastest lap to put him level on points with Verstappen as the Red Bull driver finished... read more »
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Martin Brundle is 'saddened' by Max Verstappen's recent driving conduct after another controversial battle with Lewis Hamilton at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix read more »
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The Canadian has also questioned whether the sport is becoming too much of a "Hollywood show."TV pundit Villeneuve, who was involved in a messy battle for the 1997... 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 |
