Bernie Ecclestone reckons it has been "forgotten" why Formula 1 introduced a new qualifying format this season, following an agreement to return to last year's… read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone says the motivation behind tweaking F1's qualifying system has been forgotten amid the controversy around the live elimination format. The FIA and Bernie... read more »
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Having agreed to revert to the 2015 qualifying format, F1 teams have now requested a "global assessment of the format" ahead of the 2017 season... read more »
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Formula 1 teams have suggested a global assessment of qualifying for 2017 after it was decided to revert to last year's format from the next grand prix in China read more »
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Teams win out over FIA and Commercial Rights Holder as qualifying reverts to 2015 format in time for China. read more »
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Formula One is set to revert to the last year's qualifying format, doing away with the unpopular live-elimination system used at the opening two round of the season. After... read more »
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The 2015 qualifying format is back in Formula 1 from China onwards after Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA gave in to teams' demands. read more »
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F1 to revert to 2015 qualifying format following teams demands read more »
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F1 will return to last year's knockout qualifying format from the Chinese Grand Prix as Jean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone are forced to back down read more »
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Formula 1 will return to the 2015-style qualifying format from the third round of the season, the Chinese Grand Prix, after the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone agreed… read more »
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Formula 1 qualifying is to revert back to last year's format from the Chinese Grand Prix, Autosport has learned read more »
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F1 authorities have agreed to revert back to the 2015 qualifying format from the Chinese GP onwards, Sky Sports understands. read more »
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Formula One teams have united in rejecting another new qualifying format and have instead reissued their call for last year's system to be reinstated. FIA president Jean... read more »
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After a proposal was put forward by the Formula 1 bosses for a new aggregate qualifying system after the eliminated based format was blasted, F1 teams have rejected the idea... read more »
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In an unprecedented move all eleven teams have united in calling for the return of the 2015 qualifying format. read more »
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F1 teams stand firm, demand a return to 2015 qualifying format read more »
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Teams group together to demand a return to the 2015 qualifying format as they prepare to reject the latest new proposal. read more »
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All 11 F1 teams tell the sport's bosses they want to revert to the 2015 qualifying format and will vote against other proposals. read more »
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All 11 Formula 1 teams have joined forces and written a letter to motorsport's ruling hierarchy expressing a desire to return to last year's qualifying format,... read more »
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F1's qualifying format is being put to a vote again on Thursday, with a system of aggregate times the latest alternative put forward to the little-loved elimination system. read more »
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F1 bosses to vote on new qualifying format on Thursday read more »
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F1 qualifying comes back under the spotlight today as team bosses and F1 powers meet to potentially vote through yet another new format. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says the aggregate qualifying proposal that could be adopted on Thursday is a "s--- idea". Despite warnings from teams and drivers, Formula One... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has hit out at the "circus" nature of Formula 1's proposed two-lap aggregate qualifying format, which could be introduced at the Chinese Grand… read more »
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Formula 1 faces yet another vote on Thursday, with the sport's bosses reconvening to discuss whether aggregate qualifying should replace the little-loved current... 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 |
