The unease felt exactly the same. For the second time in just over three years, it was time to fly to a race that had disaster looming large around it.But with this... read more »
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Sure, there have been rain impacted races, like Spa in 2021, and days lost to extreme events like the typhoon that hit Suzuka qualifying day in 2019, but the abandonment of an... read more »
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Discover the changes to the 2023 Sprint Format, which now includes the 'Sprint Shootout' and 'Sprint' in one standalone day! Featuring at six events across... read more »
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Just like in any other sport, in Formula 1 if drivers don't follow the rules set out by the FIA, then they can be penalised for it.However, it isn't rare for drivers... read more »
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As the driver who has the most wins of anybody in Spa 24 Hours history, you'd bank on Eric van de Poele selecting one of the machines that carried him to victory in the... read more »
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Hubert was the leading talent in Renault's young driver programme - since rebranded as the Alpine Academy - after winning the GP3 title in 2018 before moving up to Formula... read more »
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Albon was dropped by Red Bull after a difficult 2020 saw him struggling to match team-mate Max Verstappen.He spent last year racing in the DTM before joining Williams as a... read more »
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Formula 1 has confirmed the venues for its six Sprint events during the 2023 season, with four tracks hosting the shortened format for the first time. read more »
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Autosport revealed over the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend that Baku and Spa were both being lined up to host a sprint after it was agreed in September there would be six 100km... read more »
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With the FIA having recently given the green light for the number of sprints to expand next year from the current three, F1 chiefs have been carefully considering where best to... read more »
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The Ferrari driver had started the campaign in great shape, winning two of the opening three races of the season to open up an early title lead.But a combination of a swift... read more »
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After an emotional return to F2 at Spa, we catch up with Tatiana Calderón, joining her at Magny-Cours for the Women's F3 Test Day to discuss women in motorsport and to... read more »
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Following the confusion over grid penalties at Spa and Monza, the FIA has tweaked the process by which penalties are applied. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo has suggested a simple fix to F1 after the Japanese Grand Prix came close to being a repeat of the 2021 washout at Spa Francorchamps. read more »
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If the Japanese GP was cut short, how did Verstappen get enough points to win the Drivers World Championship? And what happened with Leclerc's time penalty? Luke Smith... read more »
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The Spaniard, who notched his two F1 poles earlier this year at Silverstone and Spa, fell short in the Q3 shootout at Suzuka to slip behind pacesetter Max Verstappen and... read more »
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It is tough to predict exactly how we will perform this weekend, but we delivered some good points at Spa which is also a lower-downforce circuit. read more »
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Rumours suggested the classic racing circuit was at risk of being removed from the calendar for the forthcoming season. But much to fans' and drivers' delight, it was... read more »
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Work or play? Spa or Suzuka? Senna or Prost? Being an #F1 driver is all about making fast decisions based on the cards you’re dealt. After all, fortune favours the brave. We... read more »
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We are confident that the upgrade worked. Now we have to find a good balance for the car, and hopefully we can get some more points on the tracks that suit our car better than... read more »
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Following approval of the World Motor Sport Council by e-vote, the FIA has revealed a record 24 race schedule for 2023 as France is dropped and Spa loses its traditional Bank... read more »
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Each F1 driver is limited to using no more than three engines per season without taking a penalty, although it is rare for anyone to get through an entire campaign on that... read more »
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Piastri will race for McLaren next year after F1's Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ruled Alpine's claim it had an agreement in place with the Australian for next... read more »
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Max Verstappen has expressed confidence he can again overcome a grid penalty and score a fifth consecutive F1 victory. read more »
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Red Bull heads into this weekend tipped for victory thanks to its impressive straight-line speed and form at low downforce tracks so far this season.Although Verstappen and... 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 |