In today's gossip: Toto Wolff reveals CEO talks, Jolyon Palmer says Lewis Hamilton penalty was fair, and Ferrari's juniors get behind the wheel of an F1 car... read more »
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Does the FIA's U-turn over a penalty for Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP highlight a need for change with the F1 penalty points system? read more »
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Lewis Hamilton got off lightly with a 10-second penalty at the Russian Grand Prix because his practice starts were "dangerous". read more »
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F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is "only human" and insists he will "take my lessons" from his penalty at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen believes the FIA penalty points system to be "a bit harsh" following the initial punishment handed to Lewis Hamilton at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo admits he did not enjoy a faultless performance at the Russian Grand Prix, stating he was unhappy with himself on a number of occasions throughout the race.... read more »
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Mercedes's track engineering director Andrew Shovlin says the team only expected to get a 'telling off' for Lewis Hamilton's practice starts. read more »
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Formula 1 Managing Director Ross Brawn has backed Lewis Hamilton to learn from his recent run of errors, stating he must "lick his wounds" and move forward. At two of... read more »
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Formula 1 managing director motorsport Ross Brawn has advised Lewis Hamilton to back away from the spotlight and 'lick his wounds' after a difficult Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Renault F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo took inspiration from his five-second time penalty at the Russian GP, saying it "lit a fire under my bum". read more »
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Lewis Hamilton started on top at the Russian Grand Prix but ended on the lowest step of the podium, stewing and skulking at the perceived injustice of a contentious penalty.... read more »
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FIA Formula 1 Race Director Michael Masi has explained why the two penalty points handed to Lewis Hamilton were rescinded after an investigation into his practice start... read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi says stewards imposed a time penalty on Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP in line with regulations. read more »
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Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel have questioned the FIA's Formula 1 penalty points system after a "harsh" sanction given to Lewis Hamilton was rescinded read more »
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A bit too close to a race ban for comfort, Lewis Hamilton says he feels the stewards have been "ridiculous" in handing out penalty points this season. read more »
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Although Mercedes believe Lewis Hamilton's Russian GP penalties were "far-fetched", Toto Wolff says they will respect the stewards' decision. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton feels the FIA changes rules to "keep the racing exciting" after receiving a 10-second penalty that cost him a shot at Russian Grand Prix victory read more »
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F1's governing body the FIA has explained why it decided to cancel the penalty points it issued Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP... read more »
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Lance Stroll insists that Charles Leclerc should have been penalised for the first lap clash that ended his race. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner feels Mercedes has become complacent with dominance after witnessing another error that allowed Max Verstappen to claim second place at... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says it definitely "feels" as if the FIA is trying to do everything it can to slow his charge after incurring a 10-second penalty at the Russian GP. read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi has explained radio messages from Mercedes to Lewis Hamilton were at the heart of the stewards' decision to rescind the penalty points... read more »
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A 10-second time penalty cost Lewis Hamilton as Valtteri Bottas triumphed at Sochi. Here are our conclusions from the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo fully accepted his time penalty at the Russian Grand Prix and said that lit a fire under his bum. read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi says that the Russian GP stewards decided that the original Formula 1 penalty points awarded to Lewis Hamilton was "inappropriate"... 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 |