Carlos Sainz Jr.: “I think it’s been a productive Friday with an intense programme in the afternoon”
Sainz Jr. congratulates the team after a quick turn around on his car. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas is becoming the King of Friday's are toping both practices for the second week running. read more »
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Autosport's F1 reporter Luke Smith is joined by technical editor Jake Boxall-Legge to dissect the first two practice sessions for the Russian GP read more »
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Charles Leclerc exceeded his own expectations in Friday practice at the Russian Grand Prix, but still wants to improve. read more »
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This was not such a bad Friday and our car seemed to perform a bit better than in recent races. read more »
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Our programme was not very different from what we would do on any other Friday, although the interruptions in the sessions made everything a bit trickier. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo finished Friday practice ahead of the Russian Grand Prix in P3, but isn't ready to target a podium yet. read more »
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Haas’ Romain Grosjean says his startling deficit to the rest of the field following Friday practice at Sochi is "too big to be true". Grosjean ended the second... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo says he's 'drawing confidence' from his strong showing in Friday Formula 1 practice for the Russian Grand Prix after ending it in third place. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has likened driving the final sector at the Sochi Autodrom to "rally-style driving" after struggling for grip in Formula 1 Friday practice. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo believes it is "early days" to talk up Renault's chances of a podium finish at the Russian Grand Prix despite impressing through Friday's... read more »
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has backed Stefano Domenicali in his new role as Formula 1's CEO, revealing the Italian’s instrumental role in getting the squad onto... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says he and Mercedes can still make substantial strides at Sochi after revealing the W11 was "too nervous" on low fuel runs at certain stages. Bottas... read more »
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Mercedes Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas says there's "more to come" despite comfortably topping the times in practice in Russia on Friday read more »
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Lewis Hamilton expressed surprise over the gap Mercedes held over the rest of the field following Friday practice at Sochi amid a lack of grip throughout the day.... read more »
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Max Verstappen says he's braced for a "tight" fight in Formula 1 qualifying for third place on the grid for the Russian Grand Prix after struggling for pace in... read more »
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Mercedes were in a class of their own today, and it's Valtteri Bottas the fastest of the two for the second time on Friday. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas once again set the pace as he doubled up to top second practice for F1's Russian GP and complete a Friday practice clean sweep. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton endured a mistake-strewn Friday as Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas finished quickest in both practice sessions ahead of the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Liberty Media has confirmed that Stefano Domenicali will replace Chase Carey as Formula 1's President and CEO from the start of 2021. Ex-Ferrari team boss Domenicali was... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |