Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam analyses why Williams is giving up on some of its independent DNA in favour of closer ties with Mercedes. read more »
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McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl believes it too early for Formula 1 to make long-term changes based on the unique Istanbul circuit conditions that made for a captivating race. read more »
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McLaren principal Andreas Seidl knows the Turkish GP was exciting, but said the "DNA" of F1 is for the best car to be at the front. read more »
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McLaren boss Andreas Seidl says chaotic races like Turkey are entertaining - but also suggests that Formula 1 should be about the best car setting the pace read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo has said the intensity of his former Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel will ensure his Aston Martin move is a success. read more »
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Claire Williams says a "very clear" position regarding the DNA of Formula 1 is behind her team's decision to appeal the FIA's ruling in the Racing Point... read more »
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McLaren team boss, Andreas Seidl feels the investigation into the DNA of the RP20 is necessary if only to set a precedent for the sport moving forwards. read more »
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Alain Prost is opposed to customer cars in Formula 1 as he feels the very "DNA of F1 is to be a constructor". read more »
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Zak Brown says Formula 1 should not return to the days of customer cars, saying if anything goes against the DNA of the sport, it's that. read more »
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Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says he would "look at other further options for deploying our racing DNA" if the cost cap was lowered in F1. read more »
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Renault sporting director Alan Permane is against F1 creating rules which deny teams the chance to innovate as it would subtract from the DNA of the sport. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says protecting the "DNA" of F1 is important, but the new regulations are needed to simplify the series and promote better racing. read more »
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Toto Wolff says Mercedes blocked plans to introduce a reverse-grid qualifying race in some events next year to "preserve the DNA" of Formula 1. read more »
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Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has revealed he said no to reverse grid races to "preserve the DNA" of Formula 1. read more »
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Haas boss Gunther Steiner says the FIA and Liberty must protect the essential DNA of Formula 1 when the 2021 technical regulations are refined in Wednesday's crunch... read more »
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Apart from compromising the sport's DNA, Mattia Binotto is concerned that as F1 adopts more standardised parts, other than fears over reliability and quality, costs will rise. read more »
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Haas team boss, Guenther Steiner, while admitting that some standardisation is required in F1, is wary of the sport's DNA being compromised. read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is strongly against the idea of standardising engines in Formula 1, believing it goes againt the competitive "DNA" of the sport. read more »
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Gerhard Berger believes Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has restored the Scuderia's DNA since taking charge this year, despite an underwhelming start to the... read more »
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As Mercedes prepares to launch its 2019 Formula 1 car this week, Giorgio Piola joins Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss the team's winning DNA, and explain that there is no... read more »
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As Mercedes prepares to launch its 2019 Formula 1 car this week, Giorgio Piola joins Jake Boxall-Legge to discuss the team's winning DNA, and explain that there is no... read more »
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Michael Schumacher forever changed the DNA of Ferrari with his title-winning dominance in the early 2000s, according to former Scuderia chairman Luca Di Montezemolo. Schumacher... read more »
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Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has said Formula 1 has ultimately lost its "DNA" and it needs to be rediscovered. read more »
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F1's technical boss Ross Brawn admits to finding comments that the new management is tampering with the sport's DNA, "personally offensive". read more »
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Formula One's managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn says he found it "personally offensive" when Ferrari's chairman Sergio Marchionne accused him of... 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 |

