Timo Glock has defended Robert Kubica in the wake of the Pole's disappointing return to Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix. Kubica's comeback after an eight-year... read more »
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Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul says Honda still lags behind the French marque's power unit in terms of output and says optimistic claims about 2019 made by Red Bull is only... read more »
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Robert Kubica believes that his incredible return from a career-threatening injury suffered seven years ago back to Formula 1 shows that "nothing is impossible" but... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari's tyre gamble at the Brazilian Grand Prix ultimately backfired. read more »
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Even after dominating in Mexico two weeks ago, Verstappen thinks Red Bull's power disadvantage will leave it out of contention in Brazil. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel fears he may be unfairly disadvantaged at the start of the Russian Grand Prix as only the top-two grid slots have been completely resurfaced. read more »
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Romain Grosjean believes F1's current starting tyre rules are unfair and result in a "big disadvantage" for drivers in Q3. read more »
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Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell insisted that Mercedes is still the field-leading engine manufacturer in Formula One after early races indicated that Ferrari eradicated its... read more »
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Of the three Renault powered teams racing in the 2018 championship, Cyril Abiteboul reckons it is Renault with the disadvantage as they have a "substantial deficit"... read more »
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We take a look at efforts by F1's rulemakers to reduce the disadvantage suffered by heavier drivers from 2019. For more: https://motorsport.tv/program/the-flying-lap/25 read more »
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown says Formula 1's lack of testing means successful drivers such as Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon would be at a disadvantage if they switched from... read more »
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The addition of the halo cockpit protection device could disadvantage heavier Formula 1 drivers in 2018 read more »
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Fernando Alonso revels in his run to eighth in Brazil despite struggling with a significant straight-line speed disadvantage in his McLaren-Honda. read more »
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Marcus Ericsson says he is carrying a 10kg weight disadvantage to Sauber team-mate Pascal Wehrlein, which is hurting efforts to prove he deserves to move up the Formula 1 grid. read more »
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Sergio Perez does not believe Force India's longer wheelbase design will be a disadvantage at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix and feels the team should still be... read more »
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Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team won't be at a disadvantage with its longer wheelbase car at the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »
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Pascal Wehrlein hopes Sauber F1 development negates engine disadvantage read more »
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Ahead of the new Formula 1 season, Pascal Wehrlein believes his new team Sauber running with the 2016-spec Ferrari engine will put the Swiss team at a disadvantage. read more »
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Formula 1 could end "subjectivity" over corner-cutting if circuits are modified to disadvantage drivers who run off track, reckons stewards' Chairman Garry… read more »
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Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has warned Sauber that their decision to run year-old Ferrari engines in 2017 will put them at a "big advantage." read more »
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Carlos Sainz says he is happy to simply show pace good enough to reach Q3 even if it means he will be disadvantaged at the start of the Mexican GP read more »
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Rob Smedley felt Williams Martini Racing should have scored more points than they did in the United States Grand Prix after a compromised afternoon for both drivers. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo is not worried about starting the U.S. Grand Prix on the super-soft tyre, saying it gives him the chance to attack from third on the grid. Ricciardo is the... read more »
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Red Bull chassis can compensate for power disadvantage next year read more »
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Yusuke Hasegawa understands the high speed nature and the magnitude of the Italian Grand Prix but feels it could be a disadvantage for the McLaren team. 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 |

