Max Verstappen says it would be a "waste of time" for Fernando Alonso to return to Formula 1 with a team not capable of winning races and championships. read more »
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Back on the grid for the 2020 season, Esteban Ocon will renew his rivalry with Max Verstappen adamant there are no lingering hard feelings. read more »
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Max Verstappen would welcome Fernando Alonso's return to the F1 grid but feels the Spaniard should only consider it if he is given a "competitive car". read more »
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Max Verstappen's father Jos has poured scorn on the chances of Ferrari's fuel irregularity at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix having happened by mistake. read more »
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F1 managing director Ross Brawn believes Max Verstappen is in the most "clinical" form of his career, and poses a real threat to Lewis Hamilton's dominance. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were practically inseparable this season, but the Dutchman just edges it, writes Jolyon Palmer. read more »
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Max Verstappen reckons it would be a "waste of time" for Fernando Alonso to come back to Formula 1 if the two-time champion cannot get a competitive car read more »
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Honda has apologised for Max Verstappen's Abu Dhabi issues, conceding that while the power unit control problem didn't cause a big deficit, it could have. read more »
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Esteban Ocon made his first appearance as an official Renault driver in Abu Dhabi's post-season test on Tuesday, with Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas... read more »
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Ross Brawn believes Max Verstappen is now ready to challenge Lewis Hamilton for the drivers' championship - if Red Bull can provide a competitive car. read more »
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Dr Helmut Marko hailed Max Verstappen's best season yet at Red Bull, praising the Dutchman's growing maturity as key to his fine campaign. read more »
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Already linked to a move on Max Verstappen, Toto Wolff says Mercedes won't launch a "fishing mission" until Lewis Hamilton has made his decision about 2021. read more »
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Christian Horner was pleased with the pace and strategy calls in Abu Dhabi that allowed Max Verstappen the chance to claim second place in the race and third place in the... read more »
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Max Verstappen's second place finish in Abu Dhabi ensured he ended 2019 third in the Drivers' Championship standings. read more »
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Christian Horner doesn't want to lose Max Verstappen in 2021, nor does he want to up his wage bill, saying the top drivers should stay at the "same team for the same... read more »
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Honda is "very sorry" for the engine issue behind Max Verstappen's problem in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, even though the Red Bull Formula 1 driver still finished... read more »
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Christian Horner sees no reason for Max Verstappen to change teams at the end of 2020, despite the Dutchman potentially set to become a key figure in what cold be the mother of... read more »
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Torque holes hindered Max Verstappen, but didn't cost win read more »
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Max Verstappen says delays with his throttle output caused the power struggles he faced during the 2019 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Today's post-race press conference with Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. read more »
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Max Verstappen is pleased to have secured P3 in the Drivers' Championship, but for him the true goal is fighting for the title next season. read more »
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Max Verstappen struggles in the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stemmed from the throttle response of his Red Bull Formula 1 car "not doing what he wanted" read more »
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Max Verstappen takes pride in beating the Ferrari drivers to third place in the F1 world drivers' championship and confirms fighting for the world title is the 2020 target read more »
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Lewis Hamilton took his eleventh win of the 2019 Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc read more »
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Max Verstappen reflected on a second place finish in Abu Dhabi, some distance behind winner Lewis Hamilton, and felt that the Mercedes car was just too quick this weekend. 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 |
