The Shield is F1's favoured frontal protection system, but it will be "tight" to get it on cars for 2018. read more »
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton had described the challenge of racing 2017 Formula 1 cars as akin to taming a bull, following the introduction of overhauled… read more »
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Force India has taken the development of T-wings in Formula 1 to a new level with the introduction of a triple design at the Monaco Grand Prix read more »
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Lewis Hamilton is braced for a "tough race" in Sunday's Spanish GP after Ferrari and Mercedes remained locked together in qualifying despite the introduction of... read more »
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Renault has pushed back the introduction of an upgraded Formula 1 engine, as it works to ensure reliability, Managing Director Cyril Abiteboul has… read more »
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Sports and competition are an integral part of the human condition, something that nearly everyone can enjoy on one level or another. read more »
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The third race of the weekend, the Bahrain GP saw the introduction of a raft of upgrades at many teams. The trend of serration of aerodynamic parts continued as several teams... read more »
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GPUpdate.net is delighted to welcome Red Bull Formula 1 reserve driver, and reigning GP2 champion, Pierre Gasly, as its driver columnist for 2017. In his first… read more »
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SAKHIR, Bahrain -- After three races and a day of in-season testing, Daniel Ricciardo says the Red Bull chassis is still not where it should be. Red Bull had high expectations... read more »
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Esteban Ocon felt he could have finished seventh in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday had it not been for the ill-timed introduction of the safety car. read more »
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New Formula One motorsport chief Ross Brawn is considering the introduction of a non-championship event to experiment with different race formats. Brawn, who masterminded... read more »
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Retired World Champion Nico Rosberg expects Formula 1 drivers to be "proper gladiators" in 2017, following the introduction of all-new technical… read more »
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BARCELONA, Spain -- Fernando Alonso believes Formula One is going back in the right direction with the introduction of new aerodynamic regulations this year. This year will see... read more »
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Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell says the headline-grabbing power output of 1000bhp is getting closer and closer in Formula One, but stressed that bhp figures are not the only... read more »
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Mercedes has made an "unprecedented" step with its already-dominant V6 turbo engine ahead of the 2017 season, according to customer team Force India. Mercedes has... read more »
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Time to get technical! 2017 marks the beginning of a new era in Formula One. Radical aerodynamic changes and the introduction of wider tyres will alter the cars'... read more »
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Claire Williams believes Williams would not only benefit from more equitable distribution of income in Formula 1 but also the introduction of a budget cap. read more »
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Kevin Magnussen voted against Halo introduction for 2018 season read more »
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Claire Williams believes the introduction of a budget cap in Formula 1 would suit her team because of the efficient way it already uses its modest funds read more »
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Despite current opinion indicating that many drivers and F1 teams are against the introduction of the halo cockpit protection system, the FIA are continuing on with their... read more »
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The FIA asks drivers for their opinion on the divisive 'Halo' cockpit protection device with more coming out against its introduction. read more »
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The Halo cockpit protection device is under review as majority of the drivers on the grid have voted against it, putting doubt on a 2018 introduction as intended. read more »
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Relentless technical innovation, the quest for perfection, and a perpetual hunger for progress are the common factors that link McLaren-Honda and Richard Mille. Working... read more »
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Paddy Lowe has left his role as Mercedes executive director (technical), the team has confirmed. Lowe, a key architect of the team's dominant spell since the introduction... read more »
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Paddy Lowe has left his role as Mercedes executive director (technical) following months of speculation of a move to Williams, according to various reports. Lowe, a key... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |

