Formula 1's 2022 cars may look completely new, but what about the illegal ideas that are returning for the new wave of F1 machines? From venturi tunnels to wheel covers... read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer continues to insist the penalties handed out to Racing Point early on during the 2020 season for 'illegal' use of 'Mercedes-designed' brake... read more »
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Mercedes most innovative of gadgets was raced for 17 grands prix but will not feature next year after regulation changes deem the Dual Axis Steering system illegal. read more »
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Racing Point team boss Otmar Szafnauer will take lessons away from the 2020 season, but the illegal brake duct ruling still "grates" him. read more »
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Many innovative ideas have been used to improve F1 cars since the Hybrid Era began, but what about the ideas that the FIA said No to? From 2018's complex front wings, to... read more »
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Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has criticised Racing Point for contesting Fernando Alonso's permission to drive in the season-ending 'young driver' test. read more »
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Cyril Abiteboul says Racing Point questioning Fernando Alonso's young driver test is "quite rich" given that they have an "illegal car". read more »
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Formula 1 teams will often use genius, sneaky and illegal innovations to sidestep the rules, especially regarding the FIA's minimum weight rule. The lighter a car, the... read more »
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F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been handed two five-second time penalties for a practice start violation ahead of the Russian GP. read more »
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Ferrari has become the final team to withdraw its appeal against Racing Point's illegal Formula 1 brake ducts. read more »
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Racing Point are no longer appealing against the penalties handed out to them by the FIA for their illegal use and design of the rear brake ducts. read more »
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Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Racing Point has confirmed it has withdrawn its appeal against the stewards' decision regarding its Formula 1 brake ducts. read more »
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Christian Horner believes Red Bull were denied more victories in 2019 than they achieved due to Ferrari's power unit possibly being illegal. read more »
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A year on, and Red Bull boss, Christian Horner admits that the Ferrari power unit controversy still leaves a "sour taste". read more »
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Red Bull have been left with a “sour taste” in their mouths over lost 2019 Formula 1 race wins as a result of Ferrari’s illegal engine, according to team boss Christian Horner.... read more »
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Renault has announced that they have formally requested to withdraw their appeal against the FIA's decision over Racing Point's illegal brake ducts. read more »
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Racing Point has notified the FIA that they will be protesting the decision to deduct points and fine them for using illegal rear brake ducts. read more »
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Williams has dropped its appeal against the FIA sanction handed to Racing Point for running illegal rear brake ducts. read more »
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Racing Point has again been reprimanded by the FIA for running illegal rear brake ducts at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. read more »
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Racing Point's Otmar Szafnauer says the brake ducts on the RP20 are legal and they are putting in a protest against the decision from the FIA to deem them illegal. read more »
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Renault, Ferrari and McLaren have all lodged their intent to appeal the leniency of the penalty handed out to Racing Point for their illegal brake ducts. read more »
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McLaren has become the second team to announce its intention to protest the penalty handed to Racing Point for running illegal parts in the opening four grands prix of 2020. read more »
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Racing Point has been deducted 15 points, fined 400,000 Euros, and reprimanded for two races after their brake ducts were deemed illegal by the FIA. read more »
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Should Racing Point's brake ducts be declared illegal by the F1 stewards, Otmar Szafnauer says the team will appeal the ruling. read more »
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Racing Point says it has 886 drawings to prove that the brake ducts on its RP20 comply with Formula 1’s regulations, asserting it is "impossible for them to 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 |

