Could George Russell replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes as early as 2021? F1 editor Laurence Edmondson takes a look at the long-term impact of Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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Four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel now has big shoes to fill next season after Sergio Perez won Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix for Racing Point, Formula One's... read more »
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George Russell has stepped up the pressure on Mercedes to hand him a drive for 2021, claiming his performance on Sunday has given team principal Toto Wolff "a... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo believes Sergio Perez should never have been allowed to win Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix after finishing lap one in the pits and in last place. read more »
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Pietro Fittipaldi made his Formula 1 race debut on Sunday in place of the injured Romain Grosjean and was happy to fulfil his goal of seeing the chequered flag. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. felt those on the podium got 'luckier' than he did during Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix, so to finish fourth was slightly frustating for the Spaniard. read more »
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Mick Schumacher believes it is “very important” that he steps up to Formula 1 with the Formula 2 title under his belt, following his championship triumph on Sunday.... read more »
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Esteban Ocon secured his maiden Formula 1 podium with a strong performance in Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix, while team-mate Daniel Ricciardo felt he could have done better... read more »
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Slapped with a three-place grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi GP, Mattia Binotto says there’s no need to discuss the “rights or wrongs” of Charles Leclerc’s Sakhir race crash.... read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer was on cloud nine after seeing Racing Point secure first and third place in Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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Toto Wolff believes making Lewis Hamilton and George Russell Formula 1 team-mates could offer Mercedes a "wild ride" in the future following the latter's display... read more »
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Racing Point had a day to remember on Sunday, with Sergio Perez taking his maiden victory and Lance Stroll taking his second podium of the season in the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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Robbed of a first F1 victory by a "colossal f*** up" from Mercedes, Toto Wolff is adamant Sunday's Sakhir GP won't be George Russell last opportunity to win... read more »
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Renault's Esteban Ocon has revealed that he was in tears when he crossed the finish line to claim his first Formula 1 podium in Bahrain on Sunday. After starting the... read more »
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Antonio Giovinazzi and Kimi Raikkonen finished thirteenth and fourteenth in Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix around the outer track of the Bahrain International Circuit. read more »
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Aside from his late race spin that saw him damage his front wing against the barriers at the final turn, Jack Aitken felt he learned a lot from his debut Formula 1 Grand Prix... read more »
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Toto Wolff has revealed a radio failure led to the tyre mix-up that cost George Russell a likely maiden Formula 1 victory in Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix read more »
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George Russell admits that losing out on a maiden Formula 1 victory in Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix "really bloody hurt" following a tyre mix-up and a late puncture read more »
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Sergio Perez feels his shock maiden Formula 1 victory in Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix came on merit after capitalising on Mercedes' errors to win for Racing Point read more »
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Sebastien Ogier won his seventh world rally championship after clinching the season-ending Rally Monza on Sunday, after his teammate Elfyn Evans crashed out. read more »
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Haas F1 Team's French drivers Romain Grosjean announced Sunday morning that he will not be participate at next weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he tries to focus on... read more »
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Romain Grosjean has announced that he will not take part in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix next week, following his major crash in Bahrain. Grosjean suffered burns to his hands in... read more »
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An extraordinary week in Formula 1 will end with George Russell, who is yet to score a point in the sport in 36 starts, take on proven race winners Valterri Bottas and Max... read more »
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Enjoy Valtteri Bottas' blistering pole lap under the lights in Bahrain, as he nearly edged out George Russell to start from P1 on Sunday. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
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Mercedes would be willing to host a private test for Romain Grosjean that would allow him to sign off his F1 career if he is unable to return in Abu Dhabi next week. Grosjean... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |

