We can take some comfort from a decent pace that should give us a fighting chance tomorrow. The objective remains the same, to finish the season on a high. read more »
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Today we did what we have done all season: aimed for the small window of perfection in a bid to outqualify the basic pace of the car, but it didn't pay off as well as it... read more »
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Verstappen appeared to have been on the backfoot in pace terms compared to title rival Lewis Hamilton through the first two qualifying stages at the Yas Marina circuit.But a... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton credited title rival Max Verstappen post-qualifying, saying he had "no answer" to the Q3 benchmark set by the Red Bull driver. Hamilton set the pace... read more »
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Verstappen pulled off a brilliant effort in his first run in Q3 to deliver a lap that was half a second clear of everyone else - although it was slightly helped by a tow from... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton conceded Mercedes "couldn't compete" with the pole-setting pace of F1 title rival Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton continues to set the pace at Yas Marina as, lacking single-lap pace, Red Bull appears to focus on the race rather than qualifying. read more »
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Max Verstappen says Red Bull have work to do to be competitive over one lap at Yas Marina, although he is more confident over their long run pace. read more »
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The short runs didn't go to plan, we are lacking a bit of pace but the long runs were more competitive so that's important. read more »
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Max Verstappen has conceded that Red Bull is "lacking a bit of pace" relative to Mercedes after Friday practice for Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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In terms of pace, we did a good job with the race simulation and still have a little work to do to prepare for qualifying. read more »
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He may have been 0.6s off Lewis Hamilton in FP2, but Max Verstappen seemed pleased with how his car handles on a long run. read more »
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In more representative conditions, Lewis Hamilton leads the way in second practice as Red Bull pair appear strong on race pace. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton set a demanding pace around a remodelled Yas Marina Circuit to take the honours at the end of Friday practice going into Sunday's winner-takes-all F1 title... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton set the pace in Friday's second practice for the Abu Dhabi GP with Max Verstappen down in fourth place. read more »
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Max Verstappen set the pace in opening practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of his Formula 1 title showdown with Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Max Verstappen sets early pace at Yas Marina as title rival Lewis Hamilton has his best time deleted after falling foul of track limits. read more »
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Max Verstappen has started fastest at F1's title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP after setting the pace in opening practice. read more »
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Dear Max Verstappen,Please, please don't do it. We know that you've been waiting what seems like a long time to get your hands on a car that can challenge for the... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has hailed Mercedes' front-row lockout at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as a "great result" and admitted Red Bull's pace in Formula 1... read more »
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Carlos Sainz says he was caught unaware by the sudden snap of oversteer that wrecked his qualifying prospects in Saudi Arabia. Sainz lost the rear of the SF21 through Turn 11... read more »
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The Mercedes driver had come into the weekend as the expected pace setter, but title rival Max Verstappen has proved to be a tougher challenge than expected with Red Bull bang... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton was left stunned by the pace of Red Bull and Max Verstappen but praised his Mercedes team for the bounceback from final practice after clinching a dramatic pole... read more »
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What a difference a day makes... in a complete turnaround from Friday, Max Verstappen sets the pace in Jeddah as Mercedes struggles. read more »
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Pierre Gasly says AlphaTauri still need to work on their long-run pace in Saudi Arabia, although they were able to show impressive pace on short runs during Friday's running. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |