It's a simple equation for Max Verstappen this weekend, as he bids to become the fifth driver ever to win three consecutive Formula 1 world championships. read more »
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Max Verstappen has said that his 'main objective' for this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix is to win the world championship on Saturday, so that he's able to... read more »
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Max Verstappen made the perfect start at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix by topping a crucial sole practice session on a weekend he can clinch the world championship. read more »
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Tricky conditions affected a number of drivers in practice as Red Bull's Max Verstappen was the fastest around Qatar's Losail International Circuit. read more »
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World champion in waiting Max Verstappen topped the sole practice session at the Qatar Grand Prix as tough conditions left plenty of uncertainty heading into qualifying later... read more »
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Max Verstappen makes a good start to the weekend on which he will likely clinch his third world title by setting the pace in first practice in Qatar. read more »
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Max Verstappen topped Practice around the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar with a lap time of 1:27.428s, ahead of the Ferrari duo of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. With... read more »
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Max Verstappen set the pace during the sole practice session at a dusty and windy Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. Qatar's only previous round came in 2021, when it... read more »
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Max Verstappen has made the perfect start to the Qatar Grand Prix weekend as he returned to the top of the timesheets for FP1. read more »
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Double world champion Max Verstappen set the benchmark time with a 1m in the sole practice session at the Qatar Grand Prix with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc... read more »
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The Qatar Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar on a full-time basis after its standalone appearance in 2021. After Red Bull secured the Constructors’ Championship last... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has praised his old rival Max Verstappen who is expected to wrap up the 2023 F1 championship this weekend. read more »
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Max Verstappen driving the dominant RB19 has been described as "a rocket put in the hands of an astronaut" by a leading TV pundit. read more »
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Charles Leclerc suggests that Formula 1 potentially "could have done something different" to avoid the prospect of Max Verstappen winning this year's title on... read more »
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After securing a double podium result behind dominant winner Max Verstappen last time out in the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren is now 49 points behind fourth-placed Aston in the... read more »
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Fernando Alonso believes it is "a bit optimistic" to expect him to repeat the podium finish he achieved in the Qatar Grand Prix two years ago. Formula 1's maiden... read more »
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Sergio Perez has said he wants to show why Red Bull are world champions by producing a performance capable of beating team-mate Max Verstappen at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend. read more »
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Join Will Buxton, Laura Winter and Lawrence Barretto as they look ahead to the weekend in Qatar, and what could be a very special few days for Max Verstappen! For more F1®... read more »
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Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton says Max Verstappen is doing an "exceptional job" as the Red Bull driver nears a third consecutive title. read more »
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Max Verstappen can claim a third successive Drivers’ title in Qatar, but he remains wary that the extreme temperatures and limited practice running could complicate... read more »
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Max Verstappen has once again criticised F1's sprint format, describing it was "not as fulfilling" as the original schedule. read more »
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Sergio Perez is optimistic about a "more straightforward" Qatar Grand Prix after admitting a set-up issue hampered his Japan weekend. Red Bull encountered a tough... read more »
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Max Verstappen has no issue celebrating his third Formula One title midway through the Qatar Grand Prix weekend if he ends up winning it in Saturday's sprint race. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has praised Max Verstappen for a "phenomenal" 2023 campaign and says the Red Bull driver and his team have "raised the bar" in Formula 1. read more »
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Red Bull secured the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship last time out in Japan thanks largely to a solo effort from Max Verstappen and now the Dutchman is within touching... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |