Lewis Hamilton says he found it "amusing" that Red Bull was actively pushing the FIA to ban the use of qualifying engine modes in F1. read more »
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Six-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton is "amused" by the fact that Red Bull pushed so hard to get 'quali modes' banned. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton finds the saga surrounding Formula 1's ban on qualifying engine modes "amusing" as he questions the real reason for the change read more »
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Whilst expecting a tough weekend at Monza for Ferrari, Mattia Binotto is interested to see how the new engine mode regulations affect some of the teams on the grid. read more »
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World Champion Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes should use the new Technical Directive as a "compliment" and finds the situation "amusing" ahead of this... read more »
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Max Verstappen still feels Mercedes will be the team to beat this weekend at Monza despite the engine mode regulation changes being enforced by the FIA. read more »
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"I hope it will bring everyone a little closer together," says Max Verstappen of party mode ban, "but there is no point in guessing." read more »
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George Russell believes the incoming restrictions on F1 engine modes will have the opposite effect of slowing Mercedes down. read more »
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George Russell believes Mercedes will receive an advantage following the introduction of the new engine technical directive at this weekend’s Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix,... read more »
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George Russell believes the ban on engine 'qualifying modes' will hurt Williams a little in qualifying, but they will be "flying on Sundays". read more »
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Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko thinks his team and Honda are set to gain from Formula 1's 'party mode' ban read more »
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Red Bull's motorsport advisor, Dr Helmut Marko, has said the team did apply "pressure" to get the 'party mode' engine setting banned by the FIA. read more »
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Crash.net Digital Editor Lewis Larkam previews the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Round 8 of the 2020 F1 world championship. read more »
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This weekend we say goodbye to 'Party Mode' forever... read more »
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Monza is the perfect circuit to put Formula 1's new engine technical directive into action, according to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. From this weekend, teams will... read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto hopes the ban on qualifying 'party modes' will assist his team climb the order after a woeful showing at the Belgian Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has said the FIA's ban on qualifying engine modes will only force Mercedes to hit back stronger rather than weaken them. read more »
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Mattia Binotto thinks that the "party mode" ban that will be implemented at the Italian Grand Prix could make things "interesting." read more »
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Toto Wolff believes the new ban on engine 'party modes' is a result of Mercedes being "ganged up on". read more »
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Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes will continue to give as good as it gets regardless of the attempts to hold the team back. read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto thinks Formula 1's ban on party modes has the capacity to shake up the competitive order at the Italian Grand Prix read more »
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Although Valtteri Bottas was told he could not use an engine mode boost to attack Lewis Hamilton at Spa, Toto Wolff insists his drivers are "free to race". read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has clarified the team's radio communication with Valtteri Bottas regarding the use of an engine mode to attack teammate Lewis Hamilton during... read more »
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Toto Wolff has explained the radio exchange with Valtteri Bottas over using a push mode to catch Lewis Hamilton in the opening stages of Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen does not believe the incoming ban on the use of F1 engine 'qualifying modes' will make enough of a difference to enable Red Bull to compete with Mercedes. 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 |

