Red Bull Racing fronted Formula 1 pre-season testing in 2021 as current kings Mercedes cut a subdued figure. But should we really conclude anything from the three days in... read more »
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Reigning Formula 1 World Champions Mercedes believes its rival Red Bull has a stronger car following the end of pre-season testing in Bahrain, as it raised concerns over both... read more »
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With Mercedes having had a tricky start to testing, with a gearbox problem and balance issues hampering its progress, main rival Red Bull has hit the ground running and appears... read more »
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McLaren looks to have found a loophole in the 2021 Formula 1 regulations which govern the diffuser, with their development raising a few eyebrows amongst rival teams in the... read more »
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Red Bull was one of the most secretive when it came to its new Formula 1 car launch, heavily restricting the number of images made available of the RB16B.However, it finally... read more »
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Raikkonen's Alfa Romeo team was hindered by a poor performing Ferrari power unit throughout last year as the Italian manufacturer lagged behind rival engine suppliers... read more »
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George Russell accepts Williams' Formula 1 rivals Haas and Alfa Romeo will enjoy a significant upturn in performance in 2021 due to the likely gains Ferrari will make with... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has urged rival Formula 1 teams to follow Mercedes' actions in creating a more diverse sport. read more »
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The high-profile IndyCar to Formula 1 move of the early 1990s came when Michael Andretti joined McLaren for 1993. But two years earlier, his main rival had enjoyed a successful... read more »
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has suggested rival teams with alliances in Formula 1 will be afforded a "competitive advantage" with the new budget cap. read more »
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If George Russell had been told before the 2020 season began that Sebastian Vettel would be a regular close rival in races, he would have considered the notion "crazy". read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has questioned why rival manufacturers would want to endure the "humiliation" of balancing the performance of power units in Formula 1. read more »
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Zak Brown says the post-season 'young driver test' in Abu Dhabi "took on a life of its own" as rival teams managed to open up the rules. read more »
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How long will the newly-knighted Sir Lewis Hamilton go on ruling the Formula 1 roost? PlanetF1 readers have been debating the era of dominance. read more »
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Helmut Marko reveals that Red Bull is prepared to lend Alex Albon to rival teams should the need arise. read more »
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Alex Albon could be loaned by Red Bull to a rival team in 2021 if they urgently need a driver, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed. read more »
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Red Bull says alignment among rival teams over a Formula 1 engine freeze has made it hopeful it can still secure a deal to keep running Honda engines from 2022 read more »
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2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg has named his top five drivers of the 2020 Formula 1 season, headed by a familiar rival. read more »
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With rival teams voicing their unhappiness that Fernando Alonso will contest the young driver test, the Spaniard says he is "happy that rival teams are so worried". read more »
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The title could be won today! Mick Schumacher has the points lead, but starts down in 18th - while main rival Calum Ilott lines up ninth. With so much at stake, the final... read more »
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Re-live the moment that Callum Ilott's on-track pursuit of title rival Mick Schumacher came to an end as he locked up and collided with Red Bull junior Jehan Daruvala! For... read more »
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F1 race director Michael Masi has warned the drivers the stewards will penalise anyone impeding a rival in qualifying, there'll be no excuses. read more »
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Russian driver Nikita Mazepin is known for two things -- having lots of money and once leaving a rival with a black eye. Here's everything you need to know about one of... read more »
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Daniil Kvyat said his initial anger at Romain Grosjean turning into him in the Bahrain Grand Prix turned to concern when he saw his Haas rival's Formula 1 car explode read more »
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Although there was some hope for a close fight between Mercedes and Red Bull coming into the qualifying session, the Anglo-German team proved once again too fast for its... 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 |