What will be key is balancing the first and last sectors, due to tyre overheating that is caused by the high temperatures here. read more »
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Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has compared Qatar's Losail Circuit to Silverstone and Mugello, explaining its choice to bring the hardest compound tyres. The 16-turn... read more »
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In a move that would find favour with several teams, F1 look set to drop the Q2 tyre rule for next year. read more »
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The single day for rookies in standard 2021 cars will be run in parallel with a two-day 18-inch tyre test for race drivers.Aston Martin doesn't have a young driver... read more »
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Although the soft compound held on surprisingly well in yesterday's 24-lap F1 Sprint, Formula One's tyre manufacturer Pirelli claims that the two-stop strategy is the... read more »
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The Ferrari driver was one of nine drivers to choose to run on the red-walled rubber for the 24-lap race, with that number including eventual race winner Valtteri... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas says "everything worked as we planned" as he made the most of the soft tyres in the Formula 1 sprint to clinch pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. read more »
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It's a result of the complex engineering that goes into building a Formula 1 car, as well as the depth of knowledge that teams develop to extract as much performance as... read more »
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George Russell believes a change to F1's tyre regulations in qualifying "would be wise" as the current rules mean the "rich just get richer". read more »
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Guenther Steiner was encouraged by Nikita Mazepin's tyre management in Mexico as he managed to hold off a Mercedes and a McLaren until his first stop. read more »
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Bottas has already visited the Hinwil factory and had a seat fitting in anticipation of a deal being reached.Usually in such situations, complex commercial arrangements have to... read more »
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Red Bull Formula 1 team-mate Max Verstappen took a dominant victory at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, leaving Perez to challenge Mercedes rival Hamilton for second... read more »
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Sergio Perez finished third after Hamilton held off the Mexican driver's stint two charge with a major tyre-life advantage versus the Mercedes.At the start, Hamilton... read more »
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Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli is sure that the one-stop strategy will be the fastest way to complete today's 71-lap Mexico City Grand Prix. read more »
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As expected with more rubber laid down, the soft tyre showed a very solid performance in qualifying and so it could play a role in the final stint of the race tomorrow. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says his deficit to Max Verstappen during practice for Formula 1's Mexico City Grand Prix is purely down to Mercedes' speed versus Red Bull. Hamilton... read more »
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After finishing one-tenth of a second behind pace-setter Bottas in FP1 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Verstappen struck back by comfortably topping FP2 for Red... read more »
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F1 has been offering greater data analysis through its TV broadcasts in recent years through its partnership with Amazon Web Services, focused on areas such as tyre wear, car... read more »
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Pirelli are confident they have done what Formula 1 asked for with their 2022 tyres. read more »
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The modern brake duct has not escaped such a consideration, having been optimised to improve the performance of the brakes and tyres whilst also being used to influence the... read more »
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New tyre rules are set to be experimented at selected Formula 1 races during the 2022 season. read more »
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Due to financial shortfalls, Williams will not be able to produce a 'mule car' to take part in the Pirelli end-of-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Mercedes have said that Max Verstappen managed his tyres to perfection at the United States Grand Prix, only falling off on the last lap. read more »
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James answers the big questions from the #USGP in our #F1 race debrief, covering overcuts, one-stop races, engine change penalties, tyre choice and much more! read more »
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While the world champion team was forced to see title rival Max Verstappen triumph on a day when Lewis Hamilton's tyre strategy did not pay off, it thinks there are still... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |

