AlphaTauri Team Principal Franz Tost has called on Formula 1 to move away from using tyre blankets, which he describes as "complicated". The blankets are used... read more »
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Ferrari sporting director Laurent Mekies has suggested the new technical directive for the running parameters of Pirelli's tyres is like having "10 policemen in the... read more »
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The opening day for the French Grand Prix has proved to be a huge challenge for the drivers with the strong wind, high temperatures and the resurfacing of various parts of the... read more »
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Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli reported no issues with its tyres on the opening day for the French Grand Prix after the tyre blowouts experienced in the... read more »
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How do the FIA's updated Technical Regulations affect F1 team's tyre tricks? After the statements about the Azerbaijan GP's tyre blowouts for Red Bull and Aston... read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer has expressed concern there is "a real and serious problem" with Pirelli's tyres after claiming Aston Martin adhered to all guidelines in the... read more »
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Tough first day, tricky conditions playing the biggest part. The temperature made it difficult to keep the tyres in a good window. read more »
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Formula 1 title leader Max Verstappen narrowly led the way during second practice for this weekend's French Grand Prix. Verstappen clocked a best of 1:32.872 to finish... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says he can't say he 100% trusts Pirelli tyres while driving on them, following two high-speed incidents in Baku. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says he cannot say he has full trust in Pirelli's Formula 1 tyres in the wake of two failures during the most recent race in Azerbaijan. Vettel's... read more »
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A new row appears to be brewing between Formula One's top two teams, Mercedes and Red Bull, after Lewis Hamilton hinted that Max Verstappen's tyre failure in Baku was... read more »
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Pirelli says two high-speed tyre failures at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix were caused by the way in which the tyres were being run. read more »
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Formula 1 teams will face tougher tyre checks to ensure they are following the prescribed tyres pressures set out by F1’s sole tyre supplier Pirelli, following an investigation... read more »
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With Pirelli's investigation into the failures suffered by Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix concluding that the way the tyres were run... read more »
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Pirelli have found that a break in the inner sidewall of their tyres caused Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen's high-speed incidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »
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Both drivers suffered left rear blow outs in the Baku race, with the initial suspicion pointing to debris being the cause of the incidents.This theory was boosted by the fact... read more »
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Pirelli has identified the failure of its tyres that led to blowouts during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix involving Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll. read more »
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While F1 is still waiting for an official answer from Pirelli and the FIA over the causes of the blowouts that put Lance Stroll and Max Verstappen out of the Baku race, the... read more »
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It was a dramatic and enthralling weekend in Baku which left us with a surprise result and a lot of questions around tyres, safety, and certain drivers' form. Join me,... read more »
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Hamilton lost the chance to fight for the win and the opportunity to regain the lead of the F1 drivers' championship at the Baku restart after a dramatic Turn 1... read more »
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Lando Norris said being on low fuel and fresh tyres for the two-lap sprint to the finish in Baku was "like a race in qualifying", in which he took P5. read more »
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In Monaco and here we didn't have a car that was competitive, full stop. We have underlying issues - we are not getting the car in a happy window for the tyres. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel says looking after the tyres in the first stint of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was key to scoring his first Formula 1 podium with Aston Martin. read more »
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The German made the most of a lengthy opening stint in the race to move up the order, and then benefited from having fresh soft tyres available for the restart after the red... read more »
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Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been red-flagged following a high-speed tyre failure for long-time race leader Max Verstappen. Verstappen passed polesitter Charles... 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 |

