F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has given purists cause to chafe of late, mooting changes in race formats such as more sprint weekends and reverse grids. Not only this, the sands are... read more »
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Charles Leclerc feels Formula 1 has found its right number of sprint races but is against adding reverse-grid elements, while he has thrown his support behind the V8 push.F1... read more »
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Sprint races are a bit like marmite: you either love them or you hate them and they will always divide opinion across the Formula 1 paddock. Max Verstappen has probably been... read more »
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Max Verstappen was asked which driver he believed topped various categories on the current F1 grid, with Lewis Hamilton remaining off the list. The post Max Verstappen snubs... read more »
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said that a new Sprint Race format, reverse grids and even lessening or removing free practice sessions are all future possibilities. The... read more »
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Formula 1 weekend formats are likely to undergo radical changes as the category adapts to cater for younger audiences and shorter attention spans, according to F1 CEO Stefano... read more »
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Keen to spice up Sprints, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is eyeing the possibility of reverse grids... and more Sprint weekends. read more »
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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed he intends to propose bold changes to Sprint race weekends, including the possibility of reverse grids. The post F1 CEO plans to propose... read more »
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On one of the tightest grids in Formula 1 history, and at its shortest circuit in laptime, one would have expected the pole battle for the Austrian Grand Prix to be one decided... read more »
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Your quick rundown on those unusual grids bolted on to the cars during F1 Testing. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: https://www.instagram.com/F1... read more »
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Doubling down on his support for the Sprint, F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali also believes that reverse grids are the way to go. read more »
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The sporting element of Formula 1 remains important to boss Stefano Domenicali, even if Liberty Media has faced criticisms in recent years for elements like sprint races.While... read more »
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TheCheckeredFlag reviews the second half of the grids start the 2024 F1 Season following Round 8 in Monaco. read more »
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Seven-time Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya joins Tom Clarkson for the first episode of F1 Beyond The Grid’s LEGENDS episodes. Going into the final two races of 2003,... read more »
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Sergio Perez secured a career-best P2 in the Drivers’ World Championship in 2023. But in one of the most dominant Formula 1 cars in history, Checo spent much of the year stuck... read more »
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Mercedes driver George Russell has said that the 'concept' of reverse grids for Formula 1 sprint races 'won't work'. read more »
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Amid a growing consensus in the paddock that the current standalone sprint format is not delivering as much entertainment as hoped for, team bosses and grand prix racing chiefs... read more »
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Teams and F1 bosses have begun discussions about potential changes to sprints for 2024 in the wake of concerns that the current set-up is not delivering enough for fans. A... read more »
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Sergio Perez has proposed the implementation of reverse grid Sprint races in Formula 1 to combat the continued criticism towards the revised weekend format. Since being... read more »
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The race weekend in Sao Paulo concluded F1's larger offering of sprint races over the 2023 season, having expanded from three to six for this year. This came amid a change... read more »
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Sergio Perez believes Formula One should use reverse grids for sprint races next year or, in line with Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, drop the concept of the shortened races... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has revealed he's "in favour" of reverse grids being used in sprint races because of how enjoyable fighting through the field was in Brazil two... read more »
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Sprints have been a fixture in F1 since 2021, with the 2023 season featuring six sprint events.While the format has added more competitive running, it hasn't fully... read more »
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A lacklustre sprint race at the United States Grand Prix has prompted discussions about what F1 needs to do to ramp up the entertainment factor with the Saturday events. As... 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 |
