Max Verstappen says he doesn't expect Red Bull to repeat its tactic of running the hard tyre in Q2 in tomorrow's Formula 1 qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen expects his best chance of beating Mercedes at the Spanish Grand Prix to again be in the race rather than qualifying. read more »
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Formula 1 completes its latest triple-header with the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Here's how to watch qualifying read more »
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Max Verstappen finished third in each of the Friday practice sessions, but admits the eight tenth gap in single lap pace will be too large to bridge in qualifying. read more »
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The FIA's upcoming ban on teams running higher engine modes in Formula 1 qualifying is "only a positive" for Ferrari given its straight-line speed struggles,... read more »
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen believes it would be "good" for Formula 1 to ban engine "qualifying modes", but doesn't think they alone are behind... read more »
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Charles Leclerc says the possible ban on "qualifying modes" can "only be positive" for Ferrari, but he is unsure of any benefits. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has called the FIA’s decision to ban qualifying engine modes “not a surprise”, and says it is obviously aimed at slowing Mercedes. Teams use various engine modes... read more »
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Reigning Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is convinced the ban on engine 'qualifying modes' is a deliberate move to slow Mercedes down. read more »
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen reckons the impending plan to ban powerful F1 qualifying engine modes is a "good" move for the sport. read more »
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Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel believe a potential ban on Formula 1 'qualifying modes' could end up benefitting the team. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says the impending move to ban powerful Formula 1 qualifying engine modes will not "get the result that they want" in terms of its impact on... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo believes his season-high fifth grid spot for last week's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix is "not a freak one-off" as Renault continues to unlock the... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton believes a proposal to stop teams using qualifying-specific engine modes is aimed at slowing Mercedes down, but says it will not have the desired effect. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says he is not surprised to hear about a plan to ban F1 engine 'qualifying modes', though he does not believe the change would have the desired impact... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has taken a dig at the FIA's plans to ban "qualifying modes", claiming they're always trying to "slow" Mercedes down. read more »
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The FIA has informed teams of its intention to ban ‘qualifying engine modes’ from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards. Teams will often turn their engines up to the absolute maximum... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo is confident Renault's qualifying performance at F1's 70th Anniversary GP was "not a freak one off", adding his RS20 is a "Q3 car". read more »
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Fernando Alonso's third attempt to win the Indianapolis 500 and complete motorsport's Triple Crown has begun ahead of qualifying for the US racing showpiece this weekend. read more »
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High-performance 'qualifying mode' F1 engine settings originally developed by Mercedes could be outlawed from the Belgian Grand Prix. read more »
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It is understood that the FIA is looking to ban engine modes, such as Mercedes infamous qualifying 'party mode' in time for the forthcoming Belgian Grand Prix. read more »
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Formula 1 teams have been informed by the FIA about new restrictions on engine modes for qualifying which will be put in place by the Belgian Grand Prix read more »
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"Party mode" could be the next Mercedes weapon to disappear with FIA considering banning 'qualifying mode' engine settings. read more »
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Nicholas Latifi says improving his qualifying performance is a focal point amid growing confidence with Williams' FW43 this season. Latifi replaced Robert Kubica at... read more »
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Fernando Alonso can breathe a sigh of relief... 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 |
