Bernie Ecclestone believes Formula 1 will retain the new qualifying format when it races in Bahrain next weekend... read more »
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Force India team principal Bob Fernley is strongly against Formula 1 going back to their old qualifying format after just one race weekend... 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 »
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Confused about the changes made to the qualy format for the 2016 season? Have a watch as Sky F1's Marc Priestley delivers a bite-sized explainer. read more »
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The FIA have confirmed the new knockout format of qualifying will be used this season in newly published 2016 Sporting Regulations. read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone says he is not sure the new qualifying format will have the desired impact... read more »
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While many in F1 are unhappy with the new 2016 qualifying format, Lewis Hamilton says how the fans feel about it is what is most important... read more »
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F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is unsure about this year's qualifying changes and would have preferred to keep the 2015 format, but with race winners given a time penalty. read more »
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Claire Williams has urged those in F1 to hold off on their criticism of the new qualifying format until they have seen it played out... read more »
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The FIA has reportedly given the go-ahead for a new elimination qualifying format, however, Sebastian Vettel says the drivers "are not in favour" of the change... read more »
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F1's controversial qualifying revamp will be introduced in full from the season-opening Australian GP, Sky sources understand. read more »
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F1's drivers have voiced their opposition to the sport's proposed qualifying revamp as uncertainty reigns over whether the changes will be introduced in full. read more »
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F1 drivers are unhappy with the proposed changes to the qualifying system with Sergio Perez saying the format is "very complicated"... read more »
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Christian Horner reckons it won't take long for the teams to adjust to the new qualifying format, which has been delayed until Spain... read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone says F1's new qualifying format will not be introduced until the Spanish GP as his "guys" need time to revise the timing software... read more »
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F1's planned qualifying revamp will lead to more mistakes from teams and drivers out of position on the grid for the start of races, reckons Williams technical chief Pat... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo reckons F1's planned changes to the qualifying format will put a "little bit more pressure" on the drivers... read more »
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Formula 1 could have a new qualifying format as early as next month after the F1 Commission gave the go-ahead to a knockout system... read more »
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Carlos Sainz took satisfaction from winning his 2015 qualifying head-to-head with Max Verstappen, although stressed the final 10-9 scoreline underlined how evenly-matched the... read more »
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Nico Rosberg's run of pole position continued in Abu Dhabi as he beat Lewis Hamilton on an evening when Sebastian Vettel was a shock exit in Q1... read more »
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What we learnt from qualy read more »
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Ted Kravitz brings you news on every team and drivers' qualifying session following Saturday's running in Brazil. read more »
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Nico Rosberg claimed his fifth successive pole position as he edged Lewis Hamilton by less than a tenth at the Interlagos circuit on Saturday... read more »
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Nico Rosberg claimed the first Mexican F1 pole position in 23 years as he held off Lewis Hamilton to grab the coveted grid slot... read more »
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Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo faced the media after qualifying in Austin... 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 |
