Lewis Hamilton and Nikita Mazepin will be absent from this week's post-race Formula 1 tyre test as drivers sample Pirelli's finalised 18-inch tyres for the first... read more »
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Hamilton appeared set to clinch his eighth world championship when Nicholas Latifi's crashed Williams required a safety car that allowed title rival Max Verstappen to pit... read more »
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Sergio Perez says he was "extremely happy" to provide support to Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen went on to win his first... read more »
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Max Verstappen clinched the F1 world championship title at the Yas Marina circuit after race director Michael Masi elected to restart the race with one lap to go following a... read more »
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After Verstappen and Hamilton made their first pitstop in a gripping Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title showdown, Perez was put on "plan B" by Red Bull, which meant he was... read more »
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With Lewis Hamilton having looked on course to grab his eighth world crown, the race was turned on its head when Williams driver Nicholas Latifi crashed at the exit of the... read more »
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At the Yas Marina season finale Lewis Hamilton was looking certain to win an eighth world championship until a late crash by Williams driver Nicholas Latifi threw a spanner in... read more »
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For Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have not only locked out the front row of the grid at the Yas Marina Circuit, but they are on different strategies as... read more »
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Was locking-up on those medium tyres all part of the plan for Max Verstappen? Lewis Hamilton hinted so. read more »
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Esteban will start with Soft tyres and Fernando has free choice of tyres. It's all to be played for and points will be there for the taking. read more »
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On days like today, you have to take it like it is, it's 1-0 to them, they got the tyres in the perfect window in the last run, the tow functioned flawlessly and... read more »
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If Max Verstappen manages to keep the lead off the grid, he can run in free air and reduce overheating by maintaining a consistent load through the tyres. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton is expecting it to be difficult being surrounded by drivers starting on the soft tyres in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Before he dominated Q3 to take pole at the Yas Marina track ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen had initially tried to get through Q2 on the mediums - the same compound his... read more »
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Max Verstappen will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on pole position - but said it had not been the intention to line up there with soft tyres. read more »
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Max Verstappen is relaxed over starting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on soft tyres despite an error forcing Red Bull's hand on the way to a sensational pole position for the... read more »
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In the only practice session to take place in similar conditions to qualifying and the race, FP2 got underway in twilight conditions, with temperatures 10 degrees cooler than... read more »
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World Champion Lewis Hamilton laid down an impressive marker during Friday's second practice session for Formula 1's title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton... read more »
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This weekend will see Formula One bid a farewell to the 13-inch tyre, as brand-new 18-inch tyres prepare for their introduction in 2022. read more »
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Lando Norris has labelled Formula One's rule about allowing drivers to change tyres during a red flag stoppage as "the worst rule ever invented by someone." read more »
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The track is now faster and with more overtaking opportunities. The result of these changes are bigger vertical loads, especially on the front tyres. read more »
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Under the current regulations drivers can change tyres during a race suspension, potentially penalising those who have already pitted before as others are effectively gifted a... read more »
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The test, which uses standard current cars and tyres, will run in parallel with a two-day test for race drivers with the definitive 2022 18-inch tyres.Although not all teams... read more »
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A Mercedes "mistake" over tyres made it more difficult to finish on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix podium, says Valtteri Bottas. read more »
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Lando Norris has slammed Formula 1 for its ruling which allows drivers to change tyres under red flag conditions after the McLaren driver lost out at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 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 |
