Force India is confident it can find big performance steps at upcoming races despite its slow start to the season at the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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The Australian was happy with his Red Bull car's performance following a fourth-place finish in the Australian Grand Prix read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo was encouraged by Red Bull's performance in Australia and thinks they are "really close" to catching Ferrari. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo may have had his best lap of Friday ruined by an untimely red flag but the Australian says he has a "good feel for the car" ahead of his home race. read more »
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Stoffel Vandoorne encouraged, 'no surprises' during race simulation read more »
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Mercedes duo encouraged by W09 reliability read more »
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Pierre Gasly is confident Toro Rosso's new engine partner Honda can keep silencing its critics after a positive opening week to 2018's pre-season. read more »
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Max Verstappen encouraged by Red Bull RB14 despite F1 test issues read more »
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Alonso suffered a setback in the morning following a problem with his McLaren's right rear wheel, but was encouraged by the day's work. read more »
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Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost is "convinced" they have made a good decision in switching to Honda engines and is encouraged by their potential. read more »
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Toro Rosso is encouraged by the level of improvement shown by new engine partner Honda over the winter. read more »
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Force India and Sauber withdrawn their complaint against anti-competitive practices in the sport of Formula 1, saying they are "encouraged" by dialogue with Liberty... read more »
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McLaren Executive Director Zak Brown says he has been impressed by the manner in which Stoffel Vandoorne progressed through the course of his first full season… read more »
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Christian Horner is encouraged by F1’s first steps into esports with the launch of the sport's own competition plus McLaren's World's Fastest Gamer. read more »
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Esteban Ocon says he has been encouraged by the improvements he has been able to make through the course of his first full year in Formula 1 with Force… read more »
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Formula 1 team bosses are gearing up for Liberty Media’s presentation on the future of the sport while a number of heads have encouraged swift decision-making. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas encouraged by late-season one-lap performance read more »
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Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by Mercedes' start to proceedings at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as he set the quickest ever lap of the Yas Marina Circuit during… read more »
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Mercedes expected to struggle more than it did in Mexico and Brazil, offering encouragement for 2018. read more »
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Honda F1 boss Yusuke Hasegawa has been encouraged by McLaren's performance in Brazil and believes the engine manufacturer are continuing to head in the right direction. read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg encouraged by Renault's 2017 development read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas expressed optimism over Mercedes' start to the Brazilian Grand Prix after the pair finished 1-2 in both practice sessions on… read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo encouraged by Red Bull practice pace read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is "very encouraged" to see Formula One and the FIA aligned over the 2021 engine proposal. Following a meeting in... read more »
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Red Bull chief Christian Horner takes heart from the early 2021 F1 engine plans proposed at a Paris meeting last week. 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 |
