Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the changes to the qualifying format are 'rubbish', after the system was sampled for the first time during the Australian Grand Prix.... read more »
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New season gets off to worst possible start as new qualifying format proves shambolic and anticlimactic. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says he produced "sexy laps" at Albert Park as he dominated qualifying for the Australian GP. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has labelled Formula 1's new qualifying format as "rubbish," despite his drivers completing a front row lockout at the Australian Grand… read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has praised Mercedes after storming to pole position in Australia with "some sexy laps" in qualifying... read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone has called the debut for Formula 1's new qualifying format "pretty crap" after watching it on television read more »
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Lewis Hamilton became only the third driver in Formula 1 history to claim 50 career pole positions after surging to top spot during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.... read more »
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Formula 1 drivers have strongly criticised the new elimination qualifying format introduced for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix read more »
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Sebastian Vettel slams new elimination style qualifying after Australian shambles: We all said what it was going to happen, so I don t know why people are surprised... read more »
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While Lewis Hamilton misses the "old days of qualifying", Christian Horner says F1 needs to make urgent adjustments after an anticlimactic qualifying in Melbourne... read more »
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As the qualifying rounds of the Australian Grand Prix came to a conclusion, Nico Rosberg has expressed his delight that Mercedes were able to produce another world-beater of a... read more »
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Nico Rosberg says Mercedes' pace during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix proves the outfit has not become complacent, despite two years of dominance in the sport.... read more »
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After failing to pip the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel explained that there were definitely some positives after the... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has called the new qualifying format "rubbish" and says it needs an immediate rethink after a farcical first run at the Australian Grand... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton took pole position at the Australian Grand Prix in a farcical debut for Formula One's new qualifying rules. Hamilton held a margin of 0.360s over Mercedes... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton heaped praise on Mercedes for its continuous gains after he romped to pole position for the Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton set two lap times… read more »
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Toto Wolff bemoans the new elimination qualifying format as 'pretty rubbish', as team principals and drivers urge immediate change. read more »
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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes the sport needs to apologise to Formula 1 fans after the new qualifying format failed to achieve the desired spectacle. Under a... read more »
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Christian Horner apologises to fans, admits they got qualifying wrong read more »
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Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for the Australian Grand Prix as the new elimination qualifying format comes in for heavy criticism. read more »
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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says that Formula 1 needs to "apologise" to fans for the new qualifying format that made its debut at the Australian Grand… read more »
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Toto Wolff brands new qualifying format 'pretty rubbish' read more »
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Lewis Hamilton takes dominant Australian GP pole in controversial qualifying read more »
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As the new format of qualifying got underway in Melbourne, McLaren-Honda's Jenson Button is contempt with the way Saturday's action played out. read more »
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F1's new qualifying format failed to excite in Q3 and didn't shake up the order as Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the Australian GP... 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 |
