"I think that was the real cause of the penalty... read more »
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Germany pundit Ralf Schumacher has lifted the lid on where he feels Max Verstappen went wrong after recently being handed a controversial... read more »
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Johnny Herbert had some choice words for Red Bull boss Christian Horner in regards to Max Verstappen's Jeddah penalty. read more »
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Max Verstappen was handed a controversial penalty at last weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but it has been explained why he did not pick up a punishment double that. read more »
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Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was handed a controversial penalty at last weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but following the lap one incident, plenty among... read more »
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Former Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley has suggested that he would've taken a different approach to how the team dealt with Max Verstappen's penalty at... read more »
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Max Verstappen's five-second penalty in Saudi Arabia was decisive in deciding a winner. Bernie Ecclestone thinks it could've been avoided. read more »
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Max Verstappen deserved a more severe penalty in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, an ex-F1 steward has claimed. read more »
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Max Verstappen has blamed today's 'super sensitive' culture for his reluctance to comment on a controversial penalty he received at last weekend's Saudi... read more »
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The Jeddah stewards have explained the penalty that saw Max Verstappen hit with a 5s penalty. read more »
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When Max Verstappen claimed over team radio that it was 'b***** lovely' that he'd been handed a penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, fans could have been... read more »
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Red Bull has officially ruled out protesting the penalty issued to Max Verstappen at the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The post Red Bull rules out protesting Max... read more »
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Red Bull has formally ruled out launching a right-of-review petition against Max Verstappen's decisive five-second penalty in Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand... read more »
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Former Red Bull Sporting Director Jonathan Whetley said the Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri Turn 1 clash in the F1 Saudi Arabian GP resembles a precedent set in Austin last... read more »
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Martin Brundle delivers his verdict on Max Verstappen's penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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On the back of another mesmerizing qualifying performance from Max Verstappen, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was left to rue the time penalty which costed the reigning... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton is taking steps to address his Ferrari performance, while Martin Brundle addresses Verstappen's Saudi penalty. read more »
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One former Formula 1 team boss has revealed the penalty Max Verstappen SHOULD have received for his first-lap incident in Saudi Arabia. read more »
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Two-time Formula 1 word champion Fernando Alonso has hinted at a rather harsh penalty for Gabriel Bortoleto, after the pair almost came together at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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Christian Horner has produced a series of shots from Max Verstappen's onboard camera, which he believes prove the Dutchman shouldn't have been punished at the Saudi... read more »
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George Russell doesn't think Max Verstappen can complain about his five-second penalty at the Saudi Arabian GP. read more »
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Despite having received a five-second penalty for his manoeuvre at the start, Max Verstappen praised Red Bull for having turned their fortunes around after a difficult weekend... 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 |