Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has defended the Scuderia's decision to focus its resources on Formula 1's new regulations for 2026, despite its slump in... read more »
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The FIA defended its decision to deploy marshals on track under double-waved yellow flag conditions during the F1 Las Vegas GP. The post FIA defends marshals being caught on... read more »
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Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko had a laugh when McLaren told Lando Norris to attack the dominant Max Verstappen during the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.The... read more »
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Sky Sports F1 pundit Ted Kravitz has joined those who have defended Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after John Elkann's controversial comments. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has defended F1's rookies against former drivers-turned-pundits that he described as 'older drivers that didn't achieve much'. read more »
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Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty for colliding with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc at Turn 1 during the Brazil Grand Prix divided opinion in the Formula 1... read more »
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Yuki Tsunoda has defended the set-up changes that Red Bull made that Max Verstappen used during a double Q1 exit in the F1 Sao Paulo GP. The post Yuki Tsunoda defends his role... read more »
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The FIA have launched an investigation into Liam Lawson's near-miss with two F1 marshals during the Mexican Grand Prix, but have defended the Racing Bulls driver in a... read more »
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Oliver Bearman has slammed Yuki Tsunoda's "dangerous" driving that failed to set a good example after the pair clashed during the Formula 1 United States Grand... read more »
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Lando Norris defended his controversial move on Oscar Piastri after he was accused by the Australian of doing a "s---" job in avoiding their first-lap collision in... read more »
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McLaren boss Andrea Stella defended Oscar Piastri after his first lap shunt in the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, saying incidents like like even happened to drivers like... read more »
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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has defended the maligned call to send Lando Norris out on track first during a turbulent Q3 for the F1 Azerbaijan GP. The post McLaren defends... read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has defended Kimi Antonelli's nightmare Dutch Grand Prix weekend, saying highs and lows are to be expected in a teenager's rookie season. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has defended Kimi Antonelli, insisting his replacement at Mercedes has "been doing fantastically" despite a recent drop-off in form. read more »
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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur defended the FIA's decision to delay F1's Belgian GP, admitting it would have been to first "to give them s**t" if an accident had... read more »
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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has defended the FIA's decision to delay the F1 Belgian GP, a move criticised by both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The post McLaren... read more »
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Four-time champion Max Verstappen has successfully defended his crown as the very best in motorsport despite the F1 championship having only reached the halfway point. read more »
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George Russell defended his "bold" tyre strategies at the F1 British GP, saying that his formation lap gamble to switch to slicks was "not a stupid... read more »
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Ferrari's Deputy Team Principal Jerome d'Ambrosio defended the team's strategy in F1's Austrian GP amid a tense mid-race radio exchange with Lewis... read more »
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Fernando Alonso explained how his driving on the final lap of the F1 Austrian GP was enough to 'confuse' a charging Gabriel Bortoleto as he successfully defended... read more »
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Despite losing his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton at the end of last season, former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz defended the Scuderia's team boss Fred Vasseur, rejecting... read more »
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George Russell's driving under the Canadian Grand Prix Safety Car has been defended by Nico Rosberg. read more »
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F1 legend Martin Brundle has defended Derek Warwick in a passionate statement, after the FIA suspended the steward for the Canadian Grand Prix. 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 |