F1's top two teams opted for different tyre strategies for the final runs in Q3, with the Mercedes drivers returning to medium tyres with which they had dominated in Q2,... read more »
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There are a number of question marks tomorrow, including the weather, with the possibility of rain that could entirely subvert the predicted strategies. read more »
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Mario Isola says he expects teams to adopt one stop strategies during this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to the amount of time drivers will lose in the pit lane. read more »
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Pirelli have confirmed their C2, C3 and C4 compounds will be raced at Imola this weekend – the same selection as the season’s curtain-raiser in Bahrain. Due to Imola’s narrow... read more »
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In both Formula 2 and Formula 1 the weekend was dominated by tyre strategy and this resulted in an incredibly exciting weekend of racing. read more »
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Mercedes and Red Bull deployed differing tyre strategies, with Verstappen's offset rubber life advantage in the final stint meaning he was chasing Hamilton after leading... read more »
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has won the opening race of the 2021 season in Bahrain, producing an eye-catching defence on Max Verstappen to take the victory. Both drivers... read more »
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Mario Isola thinks the race will be a highly strategic one at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »
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It is hoped that the widening of the Albert Park pitlane will see teams opt for different strategies as Melbourne track is also due to be resurfaced before the Grand Prix in... read more »
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Everyone remembers the classic board game Battleship... but have you ever played Battlebeers? Carlos and Lando go head-to-head in an intense race to sink each other's... read more »
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Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli expects a two-stop strategy to be favoured by teams at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The championship’s arrival at the Bahrain International Circuit... read more »
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AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly believes the Bahrain Grand Prix will throw up an "unusual" spectacle as teams opt for different strategies as a result of high levels... read more »
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Following the one and only practice session for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the sport's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli is unsure about the best strategy with different... read more »
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All three compounds showed both speed and durability, with a wide range of different strategies. read more »
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Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli suggests strategy options remain open for the Portuguese Grand Prix but is leaning towards a one-stop run to the chequered flag. Due to the... read more »
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It's tricky to clearly identify the performance gaps between the tyres as well as wear and degradation levels, which in turn makes it hard to predict the optimal race... read more »
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Unpredictable weather and loss of Friday running will spice up race strategies for the inaugural Eifel Grand Prix, say Pirelli. read more »
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Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli suggests a variety of strategies could be equally as fast for Formula 1’s Russian Grand Prix. Formula 1 is has become accustomed to the Sochi... read more »
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James Vowles talks Safety Car restarts, tyre strategies, smoking brakes and more in our Tuscan GP F1 Race Debrief! read more »
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James Allison talks wing levels, Safety Car strategies, overtake buttons and more in our Belgian GP F1 Race Debrief read more »
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Mario Isola, Pirelli's head of F1 racing, believes that whilst a few drivers chose to stick with original strategies, the safety car period ultimately determined the races... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has suggested Formula 1 should look at opening radio channels further in order to enhance the entertainment value during races. Formula 1 has come in... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 drivers can't be blamed for boring races and hopes matters change in the future in the wake of a soporific Belgian Grand Prix. The... read more »
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We've seen some divergence in strategies already, with the top three cars on the grid starting the race on the medium tyre tomorrow. This will make for a particularly... read more »
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We're seeing a bigger time gap between the medium and soft compounds than anticipated so far, which will clearly have an effect on qualifying strategies tomorrow - making... 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 |

