Carlos Sainz Jr says he will have no problem taking engine grid penalty hits in 2018, if the sacrifice helps Renault to make long term progress read more »
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In the wake of Renault's admission that it is considering taking strategic grid penalties, Toro Rosso admits it could follow suit. read more »
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Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost thinks it inevitable that Honda will discuss tactical engine change penalties during the 2018 Formula 1 season read more »
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Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul admits his team is considering a strategy whereby it takes grid penalties at tracks where it expects to struggle in order to ensure its... read more »
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Kevin Magnussen says while he will be looking to avoid penalties this season, he won't be any more "friendly" on the track. read more »
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Renault admits the best way to optimise the performance potential of its engines this year is to accept the inevitability of grid penalties at the tail-end of 2018. read more »
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Renault Formula 1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul admits his team is considering factoring strategic grid penalties into its 2018 season, in order to maximise engine performance read more »
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Formula One race stewards are not always the most beloved members of a Grand Prix weekend, nor is the labyrinthian sporting regulation. Drivers and their fans often find it... read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says it would be horrible to see the 2018 Formula One world championship decided on engine penalties, following the sport's move... read more »
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Kevin Magnussen feels he is doing something right on track due to the lack of penalties he receives, despite criticism of being too aggressive at times against his rivals. read more »
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Following Toro Rosso's switch to Honda power, Team Principal Franz Tost is not thinking about the possibility of grid penalties in 2018 - yet. read more »
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Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 boss Franz Tost is not resigned to a season of grid penalties with Honda next year, despite even tighter restrictions on power element use read more »
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The way Formula One's controversial grid penalties are handed out will change slightly in 2018 in an attempt to prevent confusing situations for fans. read more »
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At the final FIA meeting of the year it was confirmed any driver who exceeds 15 grid place penalties will start from the back of the grid. read more »
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Red Bull Racing are praying to the racing gods for a “desperate” performance boost from their TAG-Heuer badged Renault engine for the 2018 Formula 1 season. While the team did... read more »
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FIA president Jean Todt says there is no going back on the move to three engines in Formula 1 next year, despite fears it will result in a flood of grid penalties read more »
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Brendon Hartley has spoken about his frustration with the 100% run of grid penalties he received in all four races he competed in in 2017. read more »
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FIA president Jean Todt says Formula One teams will have to live with a limit of three power units per driver because they voted for it. read more »
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With four engine penalties in four grands prix, Brendon Hartley admits the situation has become a "bit frustrating". read more »
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Brendon Hartley says his frustration is mounting at the continued grid penalties since moving to Formula 1 but is eager to look at the bigger picture. read more »
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Brendon Hartley's run of grid penalties in his early Formula 1 races will continue in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with another power unit element change for his Toro... read more »
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Formula 1 is "trying to kill" Max Verstappen; that's according to Flavio Briatore who feels the Red Bull racer has been hurt by unjust penalties. read more »
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Ross Brawn says 2021 engine will result in far fewer grid penalties read more »
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F1 technical boss says cheaper, simplified components will end grid penalties farce. read more »
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Formula 1 sporting director Ross Brawn has outlined how the power unit limitations behind grand prix racing's current farcical level of grid penalties can be eliminated 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 |
