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 »
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Hamilton won the race to level the points battle with Verstappen on 369.5 apiece after multiple incidents in an ill-tempered race that was red-flagged twice.Verstappen made... read more »
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A fascinating final practice session as Red Bull managed to switch on the soft tyres compared to Mercedes whose driver Lewis Hamilton was almost involved in a high-speed... read more »
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Max Verstappen led the way during final practice for Formula 1's inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, ahead of title rival Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen set three laps quick... read more »
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The opening day of the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix failed to throw up any big surprises with the Jeddah Corniche Circuit providing a good amount of grip. Pirelli's... read more »
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The first read on the tyres confirms the reasonably small performance gap between the soft and the medium tyre, which will definitely have an effect on qualifying strategy. read more »
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Both title contenders had their mid-session qualifying simulations disrupted, with Hamilton's session-topping time remaining his best from the early running on the medium... read more »
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Pirelli says the deflations seen in Qatar were the result of the amount of time the tyres were run on the kerbs, at high speed and with considerable lateral and vertical loads. read more »
United States Grand Prix
25th of October 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 215 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 201 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 138 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 97 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 75 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 41 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 578 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 444 |
| 3 | McLaren | 339 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 332 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 100 |
| 6 | Alpine | 68 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |