McLaren sporting director Gil de Ferran believes the opening lap incident in Shanghai proves racing can be "cruel". read more »
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Gil de Ferran watched in disbelief last Sunday as both Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris saw their races heavily compromised at turn six on lap one. read more »
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We’re back with another episode of McLaren Unboxed, bringing you closer to the action from the F1 grid. A tough weekend for the team, after a first-lap incident causes damage... read more »
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Racing can be very cruel sometimes, and today it was. read more »
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New Ferrari signing Charles Leclerc was on course for a sensational victory in just his second race for the team, until engine problems struck in the closing stages. There was... read more »
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Red Bull's Christian Horner could not resist an opportunity to kick Renault while it was down after the French manufacturer suffered a cruel double retirement in the... read more »
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Sport can be so cruel sometimes... Charles Leclerc was leading comfortably in Bahrain, before an issue with his Ferrari cost him what would have been a sensational victory...... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton takes an lucky victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix after leader Charles Leclerc suffers an engine issue to deny him his first F1 race win. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton led a fortuitous Mercedes 1-2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix after race leader Charles Leclerc suffered a cruel turbo failure 10 laps from the end. read more »
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Santino Ferrucci happy to leave behind 'tough' and 'cruel' world of F1 read more »
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McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown says it is important for his team to manage expectations with its young driver line-up during the upcoming 2019 season. read more »
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Mercedes are looking to bounce back this weekend at Silverstone after their double retirement from the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend. read more »
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Toto Wolff looks back at a race that saw Mercedes take their first win of the 2018 season, but suffer a cruel blow late in the race. read more »
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As Lady Luck deals him another cruel hand, Lewis Hamilton admits the "goal is moving further and further away". read more »
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Fernando Alonso was left to rue "cruel luck" for McLaren after he suffered a puncture during his final attempt during the first knockout segment of qualifying at the... read more »
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Jules Bianchi's death is a cruel reminder of the price drivers can pay and F1 will always be dangerous, says David Coulthard. read more »
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Neither Romain Grosjean nor Pastor Maldonado lasted beyond the first lap of the British Grand Prix - and for once it wasn't their fault.... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton will emerge stronger than ever following his unlucky Monaco Grand Prix defeat, where a simple strategic error cost him victory, according to two-time champion... read more »
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The Autodromo di Monza proved to be a cruel mistress to the fortunes of Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado in qualifying for tomorrow's Italian Grand Prix. Pastor set... read more »
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As his 2014 struggles continue, reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel admits Formula One can be a "very cruel" game... read more »
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World champion Sebastian Vettel says he has had a "rough" start to 2014 but is confident he can turn things around. read more »
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The Williams Formula 1 team hopes Susie Wolff can show her full potential at the German Grand Prix, after a "cruel" engine failure halted her running on Friday. read more »
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Failing to start the Monaco Grand Prix marked a new low in an already desperate season for Lotus F1's Pastor Maldonado. read more »
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Why have you made the decision to join Porsche in the WEC at the end of the season? MW: The timing is perfect to join a fresh programme. It’s a sensational challenge... read more »
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Fernando Alonso's early retirement at Suzuka in another race dominated by main rival Sebastian Vettel wiped out his advantage in the championship and put Ferrari on the... 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 |

