Only moments before, Verstappen had pipped Carlos Sainz by 0.057s as the Ferrari driver spent much of the hour on top owing to his performance on the medium tyre earlier on in... read more »
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It is often taken for granted that racing drivers can do things like that, and after all, it's only a couple of years since Alex Albon performed a similar feat, returning... read more »
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While it lagged behind the super slippery Haas that topped the official speed trap in qualifying, the RB20 was best able to balance its straightline potential with brilliant... read more »
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Ferrari made wholesale changes to its car after its drivers struggled throughout 2023 with its unpredictable behaviour and sensitivity to changing conditions.That made it... read more »
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The Haas drivers dropping back and making early tyre stops was a regular feature of Sundays last year, and often led to good grid positions going to waste.The team focused its... read more »
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Buoyed by pre-season testing, Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu believes it has managed to correct the ‘nasty’ characteristics that plagued the team throughout the... read more »
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Lance Stroll is often criticised but has received a welcome boost from Aston Martin's Mike Krack read more »
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The old phrase 'good things come to those who wait' tends not to be used too often in Formula 1, as time doesn't wait for anyone in the paddock. read more »
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On Thursday it was revealed that Hamilton will leave Mercedes to join rival Ferrari from the start of the 2025 season.Top drivers who change teams are often joined by staff... read more »
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Football legend Zinedine Zidane has said that 'there's no better' level than Formula 1, claiming that he has often used the sport to get his point across to... read more »
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The pair's exchanges became the subject of regular focus in a season starved of alternative narratives overall thanks to Red Bull's crushingly dominant position at... read more »
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Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle says “something has to change” at Sauber, and has often questioned its existence as a Formula 1 team. Sauber ended its title partnership in... read more »
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F1 name changes can often be minor - something as subtle as a change in title sponsor - or as big as a complete takeover to effectively launch a new team. read more »
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Current proposals are to race in the Spanish capital from 2026 until 2035 on a course laid out around the IFEMA convention centre in the northeast of the city, close to its... read more »
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In its various guises, Sauber has launched its cars in Austria, Germany and, most often, Switzerland, with the 2023 C43 unveiled in a joint ceremony in Zurich and the... read more »
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Formula 1 Constructors’ Champions Red Bull led the way in prize money earnings for the 2023 campaign, receiving an estimated $140 million. F1 is many things; sport,... read more »
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Turns 12 to 16 are notably off-camber, where the apex of the corner is marginally higher up compared to the outside, and this has often resulted in limited opportunities to... read more »
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George Russell has joked that he may 'need to be ill more often', after another good qualifying session put him fourth on the grid ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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As is customary for every race, the 20 drivers are presented to the grandstands around the track by completing a parade lap. Often, classic cars are sourced and are driven... read more »
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At new venues, the teams with the most advanced simulators often get the job done best - and Red Bull often come out on top. Max Verstappen has dominated this season, and the... read more »
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The Woking-based team has openly acknowledged that aero efficiency has been one of its core weaknesses this year - and this has often manifested itself in a lack of top... read more »
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Does Felipe take risks or stick to the plan? Is he lucky? How often does he lose things? It's about time you got to know Felipe Drugovich better, as together with XP... read more »
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In recent seasons Williams has often suffered in windy conditions, and that was evident on Friday, when Albon could manage only 14th in a gusty qualifying session.He was only... read more »
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With testing so limited in F1, teams have often had to use filming days as a way of shaking down new cars prior to any official group running.Previously, teams were limited to... read more »
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In the world of Formula 1, greatness is often measured by the ability to stand out from the rest, to pilot a car with a level of control, precision, and finesse that sets a... 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 |