Neither McLaren driver made it through to Q3 in Bahrain, with Lando Norris qualifying 13th and Daniel Ricciardo down in 18th as they both struggled for a lack of grip around... read more »
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F1's governing body announced in December that it would be launching a full investigation into the events that saw the Abu Dhabi title decider restart on the final lap... read more »
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Mercedes and Red Bull have been criticised by the FIA in a report to the World Motor Sport Council for what it has claimed were "distracting" radio messages that... read more »
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The FIA has confirmed that "human error" was a factor in the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP title controversy, but say race director Michael Masi acted in "good faith"... read more »
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The FIA has determined former race director Michael Masi "acted in good faith" throughout the controversial ending to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Loose sidepod aside, it was a good opening practice day for Alpine in Bahrain on Friday, according to Sporting Director Alan Permane. read more »
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Martin Brundle has voiced his concern the FIA decision to replace race director Michael Masi with a new "complex" management structure will result in "more... read more »
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On Saturday, the FIA released an executive summary of its findings from the investigation into the Abu Dhabi finale after the last-lap restart sparked protests from Mercedes... read more »
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Colin Haywood is back in the paddock, the former race control veteran assisting F1's new race directors in Bahrain. read more »
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The FIA has said "human error" led to the controversial finish at last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but insisted in its report into the incident that former race... read more »
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Verstappen will begin his F1 title defence in Bahrain this weekend after clinching his maiden world championship in dramatic fashion at the end of last season.The Red Bull... read more »
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Haywood will take up the deputy race director role in Bahrain and at four other races this year, having previously held the position in 2019 and 2020.A key member of the FIA... read more »
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New Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has clamped down on track limits with a no-nonsense ruling on day one of his first race weekend. read more »
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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes a committee approach cannot replace the decisions of a singular race director after the events of last year's season finale resulted in... read more »
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New race director, Niels Wittich has made clear there is to be no ambiguity over what exceeding the track limits means under his rule. read more »
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The track limits for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix have been bluntly outlined by Formula 1 Race Director Niels Wittich. Wittich is embarking on his first weekend in... read more »
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Ahead of a meeting of the FIA's World Motor Sport Council on Saturday that is set to formally discuss the report and responses to the event of last year's F1 season... read more »
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Will having two rotating race directors lead to more inconsistent decision making? Karun Chandhok asks the question. read more »
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Ahead of the 2022 Formula One season, Sauber Group, which operates Alfa Romeo F1 Team, has announced that it has appointed Alessandro Alunni Bravi as its new Managing Director. read more »
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Previously the rule read any car can be waved past the leader under safety car conditions during a race.The original wording became a major talking point after the 2021 season... read more »
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Aston Martin's performance director Tom McCullough has told fans to expect a very different car to the one seen during testing come race day. read more »
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Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough has suggested Sebastian Vettel could have been "more selfish" when venturing on a bizarre detour during the second... read more »
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded the team has "a lot of work to do" to 'validate' its striking sidepods concept. read more »
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McLaren technical director James Key has downplayed McLaren's advantage in having a car that suffers with minimal porpoising. read more »
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Mercedes' "very extreme" sidepod design will prompt "a lot of debate" in the paddock, according to Formula 1's managing director Ross Brawn. 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 |