It's the high fuel run pace where we are really having to focus all of our attention. We feel we are not really in a happy place with our tyre degradation and thermal... read more »
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We didn't see any graining and thermal degradation was pretty much in line with our expectations. read more »
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In the development of its W16 for 2025, Mercedes has invariably retained one of its key weaknesses from last season - poor thermal management, particularly at the rear... read more »
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The pattern after the first six Formula 1 weekends of 2025 is clear: Max Verstappen can compete with McLaren over a single lap and compensate for some weaknesses himself, but... read more »
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High incidences of thermal degradation offered plenty of strategic variation at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, as all three of Pirelli's nominated tyre compounds... read more »
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Having experienced high thermal degradation across the Friday practice sessions, Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli expects that multiple strategies might come... read more »
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After the opening day at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli expects that thermal degradation will pose a challenge for teams and drivers... read more »
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Following last weekend's Suzuka race, F1 drivers will be back in action this weekend, with the Bahrain International Circuit hosting the fourth race of the season.... read more »
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We expected the newly resurfaced track at the Brazillian Grand Prix to cause issues for teams with tyre thermal degradation. Still, nobody foresaw the issue with the bumpiness... read more »
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The Italian company has been evaluating making changes to its tyres in a bid to eradicate the increased presence of thermal degradation, which has notched up a level this... read more »
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Drivers have increasingly complained about needing to manage overheating from the Pirelli tyres, with the rubber prone to thermal degradation, which forces them to back off in... read more »
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The Japanese Grand Prix did not fail to deliver what was expected after Friday's long run simulations: high thermal degradation and multiple stop strategy.... read more »
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Managing thermal degradation was key, especially on the soft, but we also saw some particularly long stints on the hard. read more »
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Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has criticised the "foolish" in-fighting that overshadowed the ground-breaking thermal efficiency rating of Formula 1's new... read more »
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We're expecting warm conditions again for the race, so managing thermal degradation on the soft and medium compounds is set to be very important when it comes to race... read more »
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Because of the abrasive surface and also thermal degradation we would expect more than one pit stop for most drivers, especially as the entire tyre range is softer this year. read more »
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Mercedes says its 1.6 litre V6 power unit has now reached 50 per cent thermal efficiency on its dyno, delivering 109 more horsepower compared to its 2014… read more »
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Mercedes' Formula 1 engine has hit a landmark achievement on the dyno at the team's Brixworth factory after breaking the 50% thermal efficiency barrier for the first tim read more »
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Formula One's tyre supplier Pirelli is expecting fewer pit stops this year, but says that will not necessarily result in duller races. This year's wider tyres have... read more »
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Pirelli has announced the tyre compound allocations for the first two races of the 2017 season. New wider tyres will be introduced next year aimed at increasing mechanical grip... read more »
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In part four of the #Halfway2Impossible series, we discover how the team at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) manages the complex interactions and energy flows... read more »
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In part three of the #Halfway2Impossible series, we discover how the team at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) broke boundaries to create a battery pack that... read more »
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In part two of the #Halfway2Impossible series, we discover the team at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) drew inspiration from jet engines, helicopter turbines... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |