Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and McLaren counterpart Eric Boullier have demanded F1 scrap its controversial elimination-style format in qualifying. read more »
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Esteban Gutierrez has urged Formula 1 to take more time to consider if it introduces a 'halo'-style driver head protection device, or alternative concept, for… read more »
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Mark Webber is shocked that Formula 1 bosses went back on plans to scrap the new elimination style qualifying system... read more »
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Cyril Abiteboul has called for the current fuel-capacity limit to be scrapped, and believes F1 should avoid moving towards and endurance-style sport. read more »
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We explain how Mercedes F1 driver Nico Rosberg had to manage and adapt his driving style due to near critical temperatures after a piece of debris became stuck in his front... read more »
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Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 is under scrutiny heading into the Bahrain Grand Prix after the debacle that was the elimination-style qualifying format in Australia. read more »
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Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff says that Formula 1's elimination-style qualifying format is likely to disappoint once more, as it continues in… read more »
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Nico Rosberg avoided a potential retirement from the lead of the Australian Grand Prix after changing his driving style to compensate for a brake problem read more »
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The elimination-style qualifying format will remain in place for at least the Bahrain Grand Prix following a meeting of F1's Strategy Group on Thursday. read more »
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Qualifying will remain unaltered from its heavily-criticised elimination-style system for the Bahrain GP, Sky sources understand. read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone believes F1 can still "salvage the good" from elimination-style qualifying amid reports a revised version of the system could run in Bahrain. read more »
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F1 chiefs are reportedly set backtrack on assertions that the elimination-style qualification that was used at the Australian GP would be scrapped... read more »
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Elimination style qualifying has been ditched following a meeting between team principals and managers. read more »
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The consequences of the elimination-style Formula 1 qualifying format were not fully understood prior to the Australian Grand Prix, according to Red Bull team principal... read more »
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Formula 1 is set to revert to 2015-style qualifying for the second round of the season in Bahrain, with team chiefs unanimously agreeing to scrap the live… read more »
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Formula 1's new elimination style qualifying looks set to be a short-lived experiment after team bosses agreed to abandon the format. read more »
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F1 qualifying will revert to the 2015 format from the next race in Bahrain after team bosses agreed to immediately drop the elimination-style system. read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone believes changes need to be made to the qualifying format ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix next month after the unenthusiastic debut of the elimination-style... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel believes the elimination-style format introduced ahead of the 2016 Formula 1 season should not have been introduced. read more »
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Felipe Massa says Formula 1 drivers may finally now be listened to after the new elimination-style qualifying format drew widespread disapproval after its debut at the... 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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Lewis Hamilton will start the Australian Grand Prix from pole position but the new elimination style qualifying format would lurch from confusing to farcical read more »
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FIA clarifies new elimination-style F1 qualifying rules ahead of Australian GP read more »
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Formula 1's new elimination style qualifying will go ahead from the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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The FIA and the WMSC have approved the elimination style qualifying for the 2016 Formula 1 season. 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 |

