Kimi Raikkonen crashed out in FP2, and he feels one specific change to the Abu Dhabi layout will have a negative impact on racing there. read more »
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Formula 1 drivers feel the modifications to the Yas Marina Circuit have made the track more "enjoyable" to drive but are wary that overtaking in the Abu Dhabi Grand... read more »
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Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola has revealed the Italian tyre supplier is "in discussion" with the FIA over potential overnight changes to the Abu Dhabi kerbs over fears... read more »
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Esteban Ocon remains realistic about his chances this weekend in Abu Dhabi despite setting the second best time in Friday evening's practice session. read more »
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Alpine driver Esteban Ocon has hailed the Yas Marina Circuit changes that have brought "spice" to the "home of Formula 1". read more »
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Lewis Hamilton was fastest on Friday in Abu Dhabi but is anticipating a close battle across the weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit with Red Bull. read more »
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The Italian company has put an extra focus on kerbs since the Qatar GP, where four drivers suffered similar failures in the race.Pirelli later determined that the failures... read more »
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The short runs didn't go to plan, we are lacking a bit of pace but the long runs were more competitive so that's important. read more »
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As always, there is a lot to look at tonight and there are definitely further improvements to come from the car and the drivers. read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and his Red Bull rival Christian Horner put on a display of sportsmanship ahead of the Formula One title showdown at the season-ending Abu Dhabi... read more »
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Of some concern here are the kerbs, especially at exit of turns 5 and 9, as they are quite high and pointed. We are talking with the FIA about this. read more »
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Max Verstappen has conceded that Red Bull is "lacking a bit of pace" relative to Mercedes after Friday practice for Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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In terms of pace, we did a good job with the race simulation and still have a little work to do to prepare for qualifying. read more »
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The challenge tonight is to understand the effect of the changes we've been making and to find the right compromise between the low and the high fuel running. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has brushed off his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice contact with the wall at turn 14 as "a nice drift". 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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It was really the Friday practice we needed with a pair of relatively uneventful sessions. read more »
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We look fairly happy on low fuel and high fuel and so we are looking forward to the rest of the weekend. read more »
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We have learned a lot across the two sessions, so now it is about reviewing the data and trying to extract some more performance ahead of qualifying . read more »
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Defending F1 world champion Hamilton grabbed top spot in FP2 after title rival Max Verstappen was fastest in the first practice session at the revamped Yas Marina Circuit, with... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo doubts overtaking in Abu Dhabi will be any easier despite the layout changes. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |