The proposed new aggregate qualifying format receives tentative support from teams ahead of another vote this week. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel sums up the mood of the people when asked about proposed aggregate qualifying format. read more »
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Jenson Button says he would be willing to give aggregate qualifying a go because anything, including "driving with one eye shut", is better than the current live... read more »
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Toto Wolff admits the ongoing farce around F1's qualifying format is "madness" and down to "various agendas" of the people making decisions. F1 chiefs... read more »
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The future of F1's qualifying format remains up in the air after a fresh meeting of the sport's chiefs failed to reach a resolution on the way forward at the Bahrain GP. read more »
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Jenson Button says "anything is better" than Formula 1's current elimination-style qualifying format, as a new aggregate system is investigated read more »
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Drivers across the Formula 1 grid have slammed the proposal of implementing an aggregate qualifying system as talks about a qualifying change continue... read more »
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Sunday's talks at the Sakhir circuit failed to deliver a new qualifying format for Formula 1 with another meeting set to take place on Thursday... read more »
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Formula 1 is considering a new 'aggregate' qualifying system it hopes can be in place for the next grand prix in China read more »
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FIA's proposal for new qualifying format likely to be even more of a turn off. read more »
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Formula One bosses failed to agree on a new qualifying format during a meeting in the Bahrain paddock on Sunday, but will analyse a new proposal ahead of a further meeting on... read more »
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There will be no return to the 2015 qualifying format, with the only options being to keep the current format or tweak it. read more »
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Formula 1 bosses failed to agree on changing the grand prix qualifying system but it has become clear a return to the 2015 format is not an option read more »
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Formula 1 bosses fail to agree on a new format for qualifying after a meeting at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »
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The much maligned elimination qualifying format remains for the time being as no agreement is reached between F1 chiefs and team bosses in Bahrain. read more »
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Formula 1 teams, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone have failed to agree on changes to the qualifying format, with a further meeting scheduled for Thursday. read more »
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After failing once again to gain supporters, the elimination style qualifying format will be discussed by F1 and team bosses, with the aim to find a solution read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that any senior figure objecting to change the current qualifying format should be "publicly crucified in the paddock," after the⦠read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and McLaren counterpart Eric Boullier have demanded F1 scrap its controversial elimination-style format in qualifying. read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen says Formula One must look "stupid" to outsiders as "politics and bulls***" reaches crazy levels in the sport. A decision this season to... read more »
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With the second Grand Prix of the season approaching tomorrow, Formula 1 team bosses have blasted the new qualifying format again calling for more structure within the sport. read more »
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New qualifying format proves as soporific as Melbourne, though Hamilton lifts spirits with "sexy" pole lap. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton took his second consecutive pole position as F1's live elimination format failed to deliver on its second run of 2016 at the Bahrain Grand Prix.... read more »
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Jean Todt wants to persevere with the elimination qualifying format but admits there should be tweaks to Q3 which will be discussed this weekend. read more »
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Jean Todt believes Formula One will be able to agree on an improved qualifying format at a meeting with teams and stakeholders in Bahrain on Sunday. After F1's new live... 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 |
