Since the new rules were first announced there has been speculation about the possibility of a savvy competitor matching what Brawn's own eponymous outfit did in 2009.That... read more »
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We explain why Ferrari could be the team to exploit any potential loopholes lurking in the new Formula 1 rulebook. read more »
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While the FIA are not expecting a Brawn GP-esque loophole to be found in the new regulations, they are wary of the rules being interpreted differently. read more »
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Confident that any loopholes have been well and truly shut down, Ross Brawn deems it unlikely that there will be any 2022 repeats of his 2009 title-winning innovation, the... read more »
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Ross Brawn says F1 has embarked on a period of 'rule-busting' to ensure none of the teams find a loophole in the 2022 rules. read more »
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Ross Brawn has conceded to F1 undertaking "a rule-busting phase" in a bid to stop teams finding loopholes with this year's new regulations. read more »
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The 2022 season could spring a few surprises if a team or two manage to find a loophole in the new regulations. read more »
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AlphaTauri principal Franz Tost believes loopholes can be found in the new regulations for 2022, despite their restrictive intentions. read more »
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Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer is looking to maximise what is available to them in the 2022 regulations instead of trying to find loopholes. read more »
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Alfa Romeo may be working within the rules for 2022 but Jan Monchaux admits they are looking for "any possible loopholes". read more »
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AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost expects F1 engineers to find loopholes in the new-for-2022 regulations despite the restrictive nature of the changes. read more »
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The FIA has typically issued technical directives to teams in response to requests for clarity on the regulations, allowing it to cover off loopholes and make changes on safety... read more »
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How do the FIA's updated Technical Regulations affect F1 team's tyre tricks? After the statements about the Azerbaijan GP's tyre blowouts for Red Bull and Aston... read more »
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Identifying and closing loopholes in Formula 1's financial regulations is similar to how the sport's technical rules have historically been analysed, according to... read more »
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McLaren technical director James Key is sure teams will find loopholes in the 2022 regulations, but to a lesser extent than before. read more »
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McLaren technical director James Key is confident the FIA will act quickly to prevent teams from benefiting through unexpected loopholes in the 2022 regulations. read more »
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McLaren's diffuser on the MCL35M has attracted much attention during pre-season testing - but no loopholes have been exploited, says renowned F1 designer Gary Anderson. read more »
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Formula 1 has closed off loopholes surrounding its Covid-19 testing protocols in light of Lance Stroll's recent case. read more »
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Lance Stroll's illness that caused his withdrawal from the Eifel Grand Prix has not exposed any 'loopholes' in the FIA's COVID-19 testing protocols, insists... read more »
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Unless it's a Reliant Robin or broken, cars tend to have 4 wheels, and the same goes for F1 cars... 99% of the time. Jump back to the late 80s and Tyrrell unveiled... read more »
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Details of the ban on engine 'party modes' have emerged, with the short-term power boosts set to be outlawed from the Italian Grand Prix onwards. read more »
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Throughout F1's History we've seen many innovations come and go, more often than not through ingenious loopholes being found in the regulations. One of the best... read more »
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F1's decision to freeze parts of the car for 2021 could benefit McLaren, that's according to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko. read more »
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Renault executive director Marcin Budkowski believes that Formula 1 teams could be "risk averse" when pursuing regulation loopholes in the future because innovations... read more »
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Red Bull principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes' dual-axis steering system shows why it's important to close loopholes from 2021. 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 |

