Hear from the drivers after a fascinating qualifying session in Shanghai, as Sebastian Vettel pips Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton has to settle for P4. For more F1® videos,... read more »
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We have been pretty consistent and happy with things, obviously we need to improve here and there but that's a normal and never ending process read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo admits he didn't expect his crew to be able to perform the miracle task of fitting a new engine in time for qualifying after his Red Bull suffered a turbo... read more »
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We've looked a bit more competitive here, building on the progress we made in Bahrain, and today's result is a fair reflection of where we stand at the moment. read more »
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After qualifying fourth and over half a second off Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton is not sure Mercedes will be able to challenge for... read more »
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There's some disappointment that we didn't manage to get at least one car into Q2, which had looked to be a possibility having seen the performance from FP3. read more »
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After his third straight Q2 knockout in China, Fernando Alonso has called on McLaren to improve its F1 qualifying pace in order to fight further up the field. read more »
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As tyre struggles leave Mercedes half a second off the pace, Ferrari has a golden chance for a third straight F1 win in China - but it won't be as simple as that. read more »
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Max Verstappen says Red Bull's engine power deficit to the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes in China is at the core of his qualifying frustrations read more »
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Can Sebastian Vettel make it back-to-back poles? Can Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes hit back after disappointment in Bahrain? Watch the best bits of a sizzling qualifying session... read more »
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Pierre Gasly was puzzled by his "massive step back" in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying, saying his Toro Rosso Formula 1 car lost "all its strength" overnigh read more »
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There was high praise from Christian Horner as Red Bull's mechanics fitted a new engine in ultra-quick time to get Daniel Ricciardo out of the garage for qualifying. read more »
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Former world champion-turned TV pundit Damon Hill said Ferrari's comprehensive qualifying display in China, where Mercedes was unable to challenge for pole, felt like... read more »
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Today's post-qualifying press conference with Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Ferrari's domination of Mercedes in Chinese GP Qualifying is "the turning point" in the battle for supremacy in F1 2018, according to Sky F1 pundit Damon Hill. read more »
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Mercedes has been left "surprised" by the 0.5s deficit to F1 rivals Ferrari during Chinese Grand Prix qualifying, concedes Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari's half-second advantage over Mercedes was a surprise during qualifying for the Chinese GP but holds concerns ahead of the race read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen left disappointed after a late defeat to Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday. read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hailed the "herculean" effort from his team to ensure Daniel Ricciardo could take part in qualifying in China after his... read more »
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After finishing half a second off the pace in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton is uneasy about Mercedes' chances against F1 rival Ferrari in the race. read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen bemoaned missing out on pole for a second straight race weekend but is happy with Ferrari's work so far this season. read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen has no explanation for losing Chinese Grand Prix pole position to Ferrari Formula 1 team-mate Sebastian Vettel at the last moment in qualifying read more »
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Sebastian Vettel is expecting a tight fight for victory at the Chinese Grand Prix despite leading a shock Ferrari front row lock-out in qualifying ahead of the reigning world... read more »
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Marcus Ericsson has been handed a five-place grid penalty for ignoring yellow flags caused by his Sauber Formula 1 team-mate Charles Leclerc during Chinese Grand Prix qualifying read more »
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Ferrari have secured another front-row lockout with Sebastian Vettel setting another late lap in qualifying to beat team-mate Kimi Raikkonen ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |

