Despite being the one to stoke the fires, Niki Lauda says rumours that Sebastian Vettel is off to Mercedes next season are "bulls**t." read more »
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If Niki Lauda's goal by labelling Sebastian Vettel the "best driver" in Formula 1 was to disrupt Ferrari, the Scuderia insist his "objective failed." read more »
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Niki Lauda has dismissed claims that Sebastian Vettel is heading to Mercedes. read more »
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Niki Lauda describes rumours of a pre-agreement between Mercedes and Sebastian Vettel as 'bulls**t'. read more »
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Niki Lauda has dismissed rumours Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari to join Mercedes in 2018 as "all bulls---" Vettel is leading the drivers' championship... read more »
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Niki Lauda has done little to quash continued reports that Sebastian Vettel has a pre-agreement with Mercedes for next season, praising the German as the "best at the... read more »
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Niki Lauda believes the season will "start new" at the Spanish Grand Prix due to the vast amount of upgrades being introduced. read more »
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The 2017 Formula 1 world championship battle faces a total reset from this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, says Mercedes' Niki Lauda read more »
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Niki Lauda has said Mercedes must take "two steps" forward if they are to move ahead in the battle with Ferrari this season. read more »
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Niki Lauda says that Mercedes needs to take "two steps forward" with its Spanish Grand Prix upgrade package if it is to move clear of main rival… read more »
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With Valtteri Bottas winning in Russia many are waiting to see if the Mercedes relationship will ignite, however, Niki Lauda reckons there will be "no extra aggravation." read more »
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With his first Formula 1 race win in the bag, Niki Lauda has told Valtteri Bottas what Emerson Fittipaldi once told him: the second will come easier. read more »
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Niki Lauda says Mercedes should be vindicated in its choice of replacement for Nico Rosberg following Valtteri Bottas' maiden F1 win read more »
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SOCHI, Russia -- Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda says he's never seen a driver withstand as much pressure to win their first Formula One race as Valtteri Bottas... read more »
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Niki Lauda has admitted Valtteri Bottas's maiden Formula 1 win in the Russian Grand Prix came as a surprise read more »
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Niki Lauda says team will need to give one driver preference today if it is to challenge Sebastian Vettel. read more »
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Niki Lauda has confirmed that Mercedes will start using team orders as they try to counter the threat posed by Ferrari. read more »
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After scorching to his maiden F1 pole in Bahrain, Valtteri Bottas has justified Mercedes' bid to sign him, according to Niki Lauda. read more »
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Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda says Lewis Hamilton's "special" pole lap in China cost him a friendly 10 Euro wager with Toto Wolff that Sebastian... read more »
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Niki Lauda revealed he made a bet with fellow Mercedes chief Toto Wolff that Sebastian Vettel would take pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix read more »
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Mercedes chief Niki Lauda has praised a "sensational" Valtteri Bottas after he finished the Australian Grand Prix little more than a second behind Lewis… read more »
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Niki Lauda feels that Kimi Raikkonen will struggle against Sebastian Vettel this year, if he allows him to gain momentum. read more »
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Nico Rosberg could not have performed any better than Valtteri Bottas at the Australian Grand Prix, according to Niki Lauda. read more »
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Third in his first race with Mercedes, Niki Lauda reckons retired World Champ Nico Rosberg wouldn't have done any better than his replacement Valtteri Bottas at the... read more »
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Although Niki Lauda says Sebastian Vettel does not factor in Mercedes' plans for the future, the non-executive director hasn't ruled it out entirely. 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 |
