Rain started sporadically falling in the paddock with under an hour to go ahead of FP2's 3pm local time commencement, but this intensified with 15 minutes to go.It was... read more »
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Alonso was given a drive-through, converted into a 20-second time penalty, for the way his defensive tactics against George Russell in Melbourne contributed to a last-lap... read more »
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Fernando Alonso's controversial Australian Grand Prix penalty has divided the F1 paddock. But which side are the drivers on? read more »
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Fernando Alonso's controversial Australian Grand Prix penalty for potentially dangerous driving has split opinion among his Formula One rivals. read more »
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Let's start from the start, shall we? It was a year ago, after the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, that Angela Cullen announced that she was leaving Mercedes - and with it... read more »
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A top manufacturer has taken a significant step towards returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 in collaboration with one of the paddock's most ambitious teams. read more »
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Red Bull chose to retain Ricciardo at the Faenza outfit for 2024 rather than opt for Liam Lawson, who showed well when he deputised for the injured Australian at five grands... read more »
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Steiner served as Haas team chief from its inception in 2016 until last winter, when his contract wasn't renewed after the struggling outfit finished last in the 2023... read more »
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No appendix. No problem. Carlos Sainz capitalised on Max Verstappen’s first DNF in two years to win the Australian Grand Prix in his first race back since having surgery for... read more »
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I feel guilty for thinking it, but it was a relief to see a different winning team and driver in Melbourne. Nothing against Red Bull or its drivers, they've been immense,... read more »
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Race day in Saudi Arabia just over a fortnight ago a certain Spaniard gingerly walked into the Formula 1 paddock, a day after an appendectomy, to watch the race unfold from the... read more »
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A controversial figure in the story of Lewis Hamilton's heart-breaking 2021 world championship loss has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Australia. read more »
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Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris have dismissed the notion that Carlos Sainz is underestimated, citing how those within the Formula 1 paddock understand his “worth”. Leclerc... read more »
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Guenther Steiner made his Formula 1 podium debut in Melbourne as he returned to the paddock to interview the top three after the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Angela Cullen has appeared in the IndyCar paddock - her first motorsports role since leaving Lewis Hamilton's inner-circle read more »
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Together, with Motorsport Australia and FIA Girls on Track, we're building a brighter and more inclusive future for women in motorsport! ?? We're thrilled to have... read more »
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Christian Horner and Max Verstappen "paddock posing" to prove their loyalty, it is analysed read more »
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F1 is a truly global motorsport championship, as a season typically covers five continents within a 10-month period.This means the paddock is constantly on the move and F1... read more »
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Fernando Alonso is genuinely unsure, and "not sending a message to the paddock", it is claimed read more »
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Two Formula 1 legends have issued stark criticism of Visa Cash App RB driver Daniel Ricciardo, after the Australian's poor start to the season. read more »
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Following a catastrophic 2023 season, which saw Haas finish bottom of the constructors' table, the team's American owner Gene Haas ran out of patience with the lack... read more »
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What does 2025 hold for Alex Albon? How has golf changed his approach to Formula 1? Would he like more competition from his teammate? The Williams driver answers all those... read more »
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Was Oliver Bearman's F1 debut the best ever? Max Verstappen claimed his ninth win in a row – so would he really ever consider leaving such a dominant team? How has Sergio... read more »
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George Russell led praise for Oliver Bearman, stating that he “fully expects” to see him on the Formula 1 grid following an impressive debut performance in Saudi Arabia. The... read more »
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Bearman impressed the whole F1 paddock by jumping into Carlos Sainz's Ferrari in Jeddah on Friday and qualifying 11th, having come close to bumping Hamilton out of Q3.At... 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 |