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It was a positive and productive three days of testing in Spain for McLaren, with Andreas Seidl praising the whole team for their efforts in getting the MCL36 ready for the test. read more »
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Pirelli has explained how F1 drivers were "crucial" in the development of the new-for-2022 18-inch tyres. read more »
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Max Verstappen believes the decision by Honda to introduce its 2022-spec power unit a year early played a crucial role in winning his maiden F1 drivers' title. read more »
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After Verstappen and Hamilton made their first pitstop in a gripping Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title showdown, Perez was put on "plan B" by Red Bull, which meant he was... read more »
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Max Verstappen took a crucial pole position for the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi after stunning Lewis Hamilton in qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit. read more »
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Sergio Perez has revealed Red Bull believed it would be "extremely hard to get Mercedes" in qualifying before landing a crucial pole position for the title-deciding... read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hailed Max Verstappen's "absolutely insane" performance to take a crucial pole position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has confirmed he and Mercedes 'never discussed' attempting a tow during qualifying that played a key role in landing Max Verstappen pole position for... read more »
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Verstappen takes pole ahead of Hamilton at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix read more »
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Max Verstappen delivered the most crucial pole position of his F1 career to stun Lewis Hamilton ahead of the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton heads into the crucial final qualifying hour of the 2021 F1 season with an apparent single-lap advantage in his Mercedes after outpacing title rival Max... read more »
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Hamilton leads Ocon and Bottas in second free practice in the crucial second practice session at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix read more »
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In the Q3 shoot-out at the Jeddah Corniche street circuit, Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas had just demoted Verstappen to third when the Dutchman embarked on a... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton will start on pole position for the Saudi Arabian GP after Max Verstappen let the chance to head the grid slip by hitting the wall on the final corner of qualifying. read more »
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Max Verstappen hit the front for the first time this weekend in final practice for the Saudi Arabian GP, with the championship leader outpacing Lewis Hamilton to stamp his... read more »
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Lance Stroll enters the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix having closed the gap to team-mate Sebastian Vettel to just nine points, both drivers are hoping for good points this weekend. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton claimed a runaway and crucial win in the Qatar GP to strengthen his hopes of winning a record eighth world title, as Max Verstappen recovered from his grid... read more »
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Christian Horner hopes Max Verstappen can jump Lewis Hamilton at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix as the Dutchman qualified second on the grid on Saturday. read more »
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The first 500m are going to be crucial and then it will come down to strategy, pit stops and reliability, all of those factors. 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 |
