This year's generation of tyres and compounds is different and more resistant to overheating than the 13-inch versions used last year, so we'll have to see how that... read more »
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In a recent Red Bull interview, the team's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko praised Tsunoda's speed but said the Japanese sophomore was "prone to outbursts"... read more »
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AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda has conceded to his brain "overheating" behind the wheel of his AT03. read more »
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Russell benefited from the retirement of early leader Charles Leclerc to run in third place in the closing stages with team-mate Lewis Hamilton behind him when the pair both... read more »
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George Russell conceded it was a battle of "survival" at stages during the Spanish Grand Prix as he struggled with overheating issues before claiming his second... read more »
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Max Verstappen says the problems that he and Red Bull endured during Friday practice in Miami were "extremely painful". The Dutchman had limited time behind the wheel... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says the frustrated radio comment he directed at his Mercedes Formula 1 team during the closing stages of the Australian Grand Prix was due to his... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has revealed his pointed radio message with race engineer Pete Bonnington was the result of an overheating issue at the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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The Woking-based team enjoyed a strong first test in Barcelona, but it all went wrong in the second week in Bahrain when it encountered brake overheating problems.That limited... read more »
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Andreas Seidl has described McLaren's new brake ducts as an "interim solution" to solve the overheating issue that plagued the team's pre-season F1 test in... read more »
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Following a difficult test for the team at Sakhir last week, as it was left battling brake overheating problems, the Woking-based outfit endured ongoing frustrations in Friday... read more »
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McLaren is in a "race against time" to bring upgraded parts to Bahrain and fix a brake issue that has hampered its Bahrain test. The Woking-based squad tallied just... read more »
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On the back of an encouraging week in the first pre-season test in Barcelona, McLaren has endured a more difficult time at Sakhir after struggling with overheating brakes.The... read more »
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As part of F1's rules overhaul for 2022, which has included a switch to ground effect cars, official tyre supplier Pirelli is also moving to 18-inch wheels.The change,... read more »
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Although Pirelli aim for strategies to remain varied using the new 2022 tyres, due to the goal of reduced overheating there is a risk of regular one-stop races. read more »
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If Max Verstappen manages to keep the lead off the grid, he can run in free air and reduce overheating by maintaining a consistent load through the tyres. read more »
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Gasly started the inaugural F1 race at the Losail International Circuit from second, the first front-row start of his F1 career, after yellow flag penalties demoted Max... read more »
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What will be key is balancing the first and last sectors, due to tyre overheating that is caused by the high temperatures here. read more »
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner stated the team must find a solution for Nikita Mazepin's cockpit overheating issues after the Russian complained of getting hot feet... read more »
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Managing the softs to avoid overheating - especially at the rear - is crucial in these warm conditions, and this makes the medium and the hard the key choices for the race. read more »
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Ferrari has shown flashes of speed during the 2021 F1 season, with Charles Leclerc's two poles in Monaco and Azerbaijan particularly highlighting the Scuderia's... read more »
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How do the FIA's updated Technical Regulations affect F1 team's tyre tricks? After the statements about the Azerbaijan GP's tyre blowouts for Red Bull and Aston... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has suggested Mercedes' attempts to rectify a longstanding weakness of overheating tyres in hot conditions has now left the team vulnerable when... read more »
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The German has been outpaced by teammate Lance Stroll in the first two races, having qualified 18th in Bahrain, and 13th at Imola.Last weekend's Emilia Romagna GP proved... read more »
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Antonio Giovinazzi was left to rue more misfortune for Alfa Romeo after a visor tear-off led to his brakes overheating at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. 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 |

