George Russell believes finishing 12th "on merit" at the French Grand Prix was among his best drives for Williams in Formula 1. read more »
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Four races in and Alfa Romeo have yet to score points in 2021, but Team Principal Frederic Vasseur says it is clear to see the progress the team have made so far this year. read more »
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Williams endured a disastrous Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with both its drivers suffering sizeable accidents in a chaotic wet-dry race.On the opening lap Nicholas Latifi thumped... read more »
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Norris took his second F1 podium with McLaren after battling from seventh on the grid to third, holding off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc behind F1's leading duo Max... read more »
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Lando Norris was ecstatic to have secured the second podium finish of his Formula 1 career after claiming third in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola "on merit"... read more »
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Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn said Red Bull won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on "merit" with Mercedes powerless to stop them. read more »
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Max Verstappen and Red Bull's dominant Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale flourish will inspire the team to bridge the gap to champions Mercedes for F1 2021 read more »
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Sergio Perez feels his shock maiden Formula 1 victory in Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix came on merit after capitalising on Mercedes' errors to win for Racing Point read more »
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F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam and this week's special guest Beth - better known as @BefF1 on YouTube - discuss Mick Schumacher's upcoming F1 debut with Haas in 2021... read more »
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George Russell says Williams should be buoyed by its recent progress in Formula 1, believing it can fight in the midfield on merit, in the aftermath of his Imola error. Russell... read more »
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Considering there was only one retirement, the fact that we were able to finish 14th - and be frustrated not to finish 12th - on merit is a good result and shows that we are... read more »
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Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer is adamant Lance Stroll deserves his place in Formula 1 next year on merit and not simply because of the get-out clause in Sergio... read more »
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Williams is hoping to fight with Ferrari on merit during F1's Belgian GP after George Russell nearly split Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel in qualifying. read more »
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Williams is hopeful it can fight the beleaguered Ferrari squad during Formula 1's 2020 Belgian Grand Prix after George Russell finished just behind Charles Leclerc and... read more »
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George Russell says Williams being "within striking distance" of its backmarker rivals provides extra motivation to close the gap to the "B class" in... read more »
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How Max Verstappen ripped up the form book and took the fight to, and beat, Mercedes at Silverstone's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. read more »
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Williams head of vehicle performance Dave Robson reckons the team can score points "purely on merit" if it can reach a "gaggle" of rival squads ahead in... read more »
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George Russell believes Williams has stronger race pace than was shown at Formula 1's season-opener, and wants to compete for the top 10 positions on merit, rather than... read more »
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Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner believes Alex Albon's career turnaround demonstrates his "great tenacity", and says his driver has earned a 2020 chance... read more »
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At a time when F1 bosses are keen to try new things, Typhoon Hagibis offered up a two-day grand prix weekend and showed that it has merit. read more »
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W Series champion Jamie Chadwick insists she does not want to be handed a Formula 1 seat based on her gender, and is hoping to achieve her "ultimate goal" of breaking... read more »
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Racing Point scored points with both drivers in Azerbaijan, with Lawrence Stroll delighted to secure such a strong result 'on merit'. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel feels Mercedes bagged a front row lock-out for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on merit, despite Mercedes playing down their own chances. Silver Arrows boss Toto... read more »
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Never mind the name, Mick Schumacher has the talent to make it into Formula 1 on merit; that's according to Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas would rather beat Mercedes F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton on merit, than have a win handed to him in return for his actions in Russia. 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 |
