Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone says that the proposed new qualifying format will not be introduced until the Spanish Grand Prix due to delays in sorting the… read more »
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World champion says new format will not change anything, and queries why drivers were not consulted. read more »
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World champion Lewis Hamilton says proposed changes to Formula 1's qualifying format will not have much effect. read more »
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Williams technical director Pat Symonds says F1's new qualifying format will succeed in mixing up the grid and making races more exciting. The new format features a live... read more »
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Daniil Kvyat says his initial impression of F1 s new qualifying format is a mess but isn t expecting it to be too different to last year's model read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo reckons F1's planned changes to the qualifying format will put a "little bit more pressure" on the drivers... read more »
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Meetings of the F1 Strategy Group and the F1 Commission were held yesterday in Geneva, resulting in the approval of a modified qualifying format for the sport, possibly in time... read more »
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Drivers could battle it out in a new elimination-style qualifying format when the F1 season gets under way next month. read more »
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Formula 1 could have a new qualifying format as early as next month after the F1 Commission gave the go-ahead to a knockout system... read more »
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Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has confirmed that a live knockout-style qualifying system is due to be introduced to the sport, potentially for the 2016… read more »
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FIA issues statement on qualifying format, cockpit protection and 2017 bodywork. read more »
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F1 rule makers have announced its decisions from meetings in Geneva on Tuesday with the new qualifying knockout format, new cockpit safety measures read more »
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Formula 1 could adopt a revised qualifying system in 2016, the first major change to the format in a decade. Since 2006, Formula 1 has used a knockout system in three stages,... read more »
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McLaren racing director Eric Boullier believes Formula 1's new qualifying format will produce "unpredictability" and place more pressure on drivers and teams read more »
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Formula 1 could be set for an overhaul of its qualifying format after a meeting of the F1 Strategy Group and F1 Commission in Geneva on Tuesday. Formula 1… read more »
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Formula 1 teams have reportedly agreed to a radical new qualifying format in attempt to increase the amount of action during qualifying... read more »
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Strategy Group proposes new qualifying format that could be in place by Melbourne. read more »
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Formula One is set for a revised qualifying format this year with live elimination during the session to spice up the show. The new format was agreed at a meeting in Geneva of... read more »
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A new live 'elimination qualifying' format is being considered as part of a radical shake up to improve the show. read more »
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Formula 1 bosses have voted unanimously to deliver a dramatic overhaul of the qualifying format for the upcoming season read more »
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Cyril Abiteboul says the F1 engine token format is set to be dropped in favour of allowing more freedom for the power units to be developed. read more »
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Felipe Massa has backed calls for a switch to a two-day Formula 1 weekend format by removing Friday from the current schedule read more »
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Jean Todt has revealed that none of the proposed suggestions to shake-up F1's race weekend format are "better" than the current format... read more »
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FIA president Jean Todt says suggestions put forward so far for changes to Formula 1's grand prix weekend format have not been "a step forward" read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen is in favour of a switch to a two-day Formula 1 grand prix weekend format as he believes it would benefit both the fans and teams 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 |
