With the direction we're going, we're going slower. The cars are getting heavier." read more »
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Williams endured a problematic 2024 Formula 1 campaign, beginning the year with an overweight car, and then being forced to revert back to older, heavier parts late on due to a... read more »
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Kevin Magnussen can be forgiven for feeling aggrieved by the manner in which he received a one-race ban at the Italian Grand Prix, following his minor incident with Pierre... read more »
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The weight of F1 cars has increased over time, with recent machines being heavier than they have ever been in the history of the sport. read more »
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Following a meeting of the F1 Commission it has been decided that there will be no change to the points system, while, in the name of "driver well-being", cars are to... read more »
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Gasly and Ocon both scored points in Montreal amid some unease over a late position swap.But the fact that both drivers ended up in the top 10 was already a positive result for... read more »
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Esteban Ocon revealed Alpine that rotated which driver holds a weight disadvantage in recent Formula 1 rounds as his car was a "a couple of kilos” heavier in Canada.... read more »
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The overhaul in rules for 2026 will affect both powertrain and chassis design, with a near-50/50 split in power delivery from the internal combustion engine and the hybrid unit... read more »
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As F1 machinery has grown ever bigger and heavier, it is clear the cars have outgrown the famous streets in terms of being able to offer thrilling wheel-to-wheel action.On... read more »
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As F1 moves towards its all-new rules era with revamped turbo hybrid engines, motor racing's governing body has laid out ambitious plans for a change of car concept... read more »
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F1's 2024 season may have kicked off, but during the pre-season events, bare carbon fibre kept catching our eyes. It was an interesting novelty a few years ago, but in... read more »
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Since 2021, safety car duties have been shared between long-standing supplier Mercedes - which runs a 720bhp AMG GT Black Series track-focused sports car - and the upgraded... read more »
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F1 chiefs have been clear for a while now that one must-do element of new rules for 2026 is dropping car weight. While work continues on the all-new active aerodynamics that... read more »
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Both Mercedes drivers made a late pitstop for medium Pirelli tyres as they sought to challenge eventual race winner Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris on their aging hards.But as... read more »
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Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso believes that the size of Formula 1 cars is a bigger problem than their weight. Over the last several years, F1 cars have become both bigger and... read more »
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While F1's engine regulations from 2026 are set in stone, the chassis rules are far from being finalised as series bosses weigh up the direction they want to see things... read more »
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First it was a few spots then slowly but surely the rain got heavier completely upending the teams' race strategy. Watch and listen as the drivers and their engineers... read more »
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Initial drizzle in the second sector during the race's second half bloomed into heavier rain, which prompted a series of cars to make the leap onto the intermediate tyre... read more »
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Max Verstappen says the heavier current generation of Formula 1 cars are to blame for an uneventful Azerbaijan Grand Prix. New regulations were introduced last year intended to... read more »
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AlphaTauri Team Principal Franz Tost has challenged Yuki Tsunoda to make further improvements in his third year of Formula 1 after taking a significant step forward in overall... read more »
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Fernando Alonso ended FP1 from the Japanese Grand Prix as the fastest driver, with the session held in wet conditions. Drivers tested the waters during the one-hour outing,... read more »
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Last year, the FIA ruled that some of the automation should be removed from pitstops, putting more pressure on the mechanics in the stops.But the changes in the 2022 cars,... read more »
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F1 cars have gotten gradually heavier over the past few rules cycles, with the 2022 regulations causing a 46kg increase, largely due to new safety improvements such as... read more »
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The change of F1 rules for this year to move towards ground effect cars has led to a reset in terms of how they handle.With the cars also being heavier and running much lower... read more »
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The start was initially delayed by FIA race director Eduardo Freitas because rain fell on the grid and a heavier downpour was expected.When it was announced that there would be... 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 |