Double World Champion Mika Hakkinen says the racing in Saudi Arabia "was not positive" and criticised the "dangerous" clash between Max Verstappen and Lewis... read more »
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A bad-tempered grand prix in Saudi Arabia, which was marred by sniping from both Red Bull and Mercedes camps - plus a collision and more controversy between Lewis Hamilton and... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo has insisted the "battle royale" between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen doesn't need any big-screen distractions heading into the final race... read more »
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Did the title fight get out of control during Formula 1's Saudi Arabian GP? Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton came to blows, multiple restarts, aggressive overtakes,... read more »
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Emotions ran high in the F1 Paddock after a stunning, breathless and chaotic Saudi Grand Prix. TC, Natalie Pinkham and Damon Hill went behind the scenes with Red Bull and... read more »
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton appear to have very different opinions on what should be allowed in wheel to wheel combat, so are they on a collision course at the final race? read more »
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World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has thrown his support behind Max Verstappen and believes the Red Bull driver has been made out to be a "bad boy" by the... read more »
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Formula 1 Director of Motorsport Ross Brawn has praised Race Director Michael Masi over his handling of the controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. During the 50-lap event,... read more »
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton head into a winner-takes-all showdown at this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where both Formula 1 world championships will... read more »
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Martin Brundle is saddened to see Max Verstappen resort to underhanded tactics in a bid to see out his 2021 title bid. read more »
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Max Verstappen only needs a double-DNF with himself and Lewis Hamilton to win the title, but Olav Mol thinks he wouldn't sink to that level. read more »
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Max Verstappen has shown himself to be a driver who competes with zero compromises, according to Damon Hill. read more »
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Former F1 championship runner-up David Coulthard has suggested Lewis Hamilton was to blame for his bizarre collision with Max Verstappen at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton damaged his front wing as he hit the slowing Max Verstappen in Saudi Arabia, a risk from Verstappen that Ralf Schumacher loved. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen's performances against a "better" Mercedes Formula 1 car have been underappreciated during the... read more »
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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen has been "outstanding" through 2021 and believes his performances have been underappreciated.... read more »
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Martin Brundle is 'saddened' by Max Verstappen's recent driving conduct after another controversial battle with Lewis Hamilton at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix read more »
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The gloves well and truly came off between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the 2021 Formula 1 title fight turned ugly. read more »
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As Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen prepare to battle for the title at the season finale in Abu Dhabi, BBC Sport takes a look at some of F1's most dramatic final race... read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff sees no reason why the team should "keep a lid" on the tension between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in the battle for the F1... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton reflected on an incident in the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix after his latest joust with Max Verstappen in Jeddah. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has claimed Lewis Hamilton "gives as good as he gets" whilst defending the on-track conduct of Max Verstappen at the Saudi... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he hopes Formula 1's title is decided in a fair manner and that there is no "messy situation" in the Abu Dhabi finale. Max... read more »
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Christian Horner did not agree with the penalties handed out to Max Verstappen during and after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but felt the Dutchman did everything he could to... read more »
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Max Verstappen was frustrated after losing out to Lewis Hamilton in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, with time penalties coming his way after two seperate incidents. 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 |

