We made a brave strategy decision resulting in Max being the only driver in the top ten to start on the medium tyre, which provides us with many strategic options for the race. read more »
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The most interesting strategic moment from qualifying was Verstappen's decision to start the race on the medium tyre, which should allow him to plan a more flexible strategy. read more »
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Formula 1 teams have stocked up on the soft compound for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. F1’s sole tyre supplier, Pirelli, has made available the C4 (Soft), C3... read more »
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As Renault targets fourth, McLaren technical director, James Key, admits that the team's medium term focus is told hold the 'best of the rest' position. read more »
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Pirelli were satisfied with the performance of the soft, medium and hard compound tyres in Abu Dhabi as one and two stop strategies were both used by drivers finishing inside... read more »
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In the medium low speed corners of this circuit we are still lacking speed, compared to our rivals. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel was at somewhat of a loss to explain what caused his sudden, early DNF at the United States Grand Prix. Vettel’s race day in Austin, Texas quickly unravelled... read more »
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The tactical battle has already begun with Mercedes, Ferrari and the Red Bull of Max Verstappen choosing to start the race on the medium tyre. read more »
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There were various strategies possible today, but Lewis Hamilton certainly executed his perfectly. A fighting first stint on medium, followed by an error-free long second stint... read more »
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Qualifying has been strong for the team, with both cars in Q3. We tried to qualify on the medium tyre in Q2, but we were just not fast enough. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo had a fun ride to help both him and Nico Hülkenberg to a double points finish for Renault in Japan. read more »
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Mercedes and Ferrari favour medium tyre for Mexican GP read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff believes starting the Russian Grand Prix on Medium tyres was a "crucial" factor behind his side's surprise victory. read more »
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There's an intriguing strategic battle in store tomorrow, with Mercedes being the only team to select the medium tyre to set their fastest Q2 times. read more »
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Ferrari boss, Mattia Binotto, has said the team are surprised to see Mercedes start the Russian Grand Prix on the medium tyres. read more »
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Williams drivers George Russell and Robert Kubica will have plenty of medium compounds during the Singapore Grand Prix while Red Bull opted for the most aggressive tyre... read more »
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It is going to be interesting to see if anyone tries to qualify on the medium rather than the soft, to add flexibility to the strategy, given all the variables. read more »
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James Vowles, Motorsport Strategy Director, answers your queries about the Italian Grand Prix - from what happened in Q3, to why we opted for the Medium tyre... Don't... read more »
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A late lap on medium tyres in the closing stages of the session saw Charles Leclerc go fastest on a drying Monza circuit. McLaren drivers Sainz and Norris in a session that was... read more »
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Charles Leclerc put in a late effort on the medium Pirellis to go quickest in a red-flagged interrupted first practice for the Italian GP. read more »
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With a one-stop soft-medium strategy being the likely way to go here, it was no real surprise that we saw only the red tyre during qualifying. read more »
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Overall we made some good progress today, working on the aero balance and set-up across both cars, while getting some data on the medium and soft tyres. read more »
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George Russell sees "no reason" he will not stay at Williams in the medium-term and believes only something "drastic" would prise him away from the Formula... read more »
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The soft, medium and hard compounds all responded well to the extremely hot track conditions at the Hockenheimring on Friday, much to the delight of Pirelli's Head of F1... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel sets the pace as German GP weekend get underway, but, sticking to the medium rubber, Mercedes has yet to show its hand. 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 |

