Red Bull's star driver Daniel Ricciardo revealed that he would welcome the return of the old V8 engines because of their screaming and terrifying sound. read more »
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Infiniti Red Bull Racing team driver Daniel Ricciardo believes the switch from V8 to V6 engines has left Formula One lacking atmosphere and entertainment value... read more »
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Formula 1 will return to V8 engines in 2016, if Bernie Ecclestone gets his way... read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone is seeking to return to V8 engines for F1 even if it means going head to head with the manufacturers. read more »
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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that the sport should drop the current turbocharged V6 power units in favour of a return to V8 engines for 2016… read more »
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FIA president Jean Todt has finally admitted that engine costs in Formula 1 are far too high following the switch from V8 engines to hybrid turbo-V6 power units. The Frenchman... read more »
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Renault will walk away from Formula 1 if the rules surrounding in-season engine development don't change, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned. This season... read more »
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Renault has ruled out continuing in its current position as an engine supplier, citing high costs and a low marketing return as the main reasons. The French manufacturer has... read more »
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Williams finance director Alan Kinch has revealed that Formula 1 costs escalated on the back of the move from V8 engines to V6 power units... read more »
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Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley believes Formula 1 should consider letting smaller teams race with revised V8 engines alongside the current V6 power units read more »
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Formula 1 is set to undergo a radical revolution in 2017 with the arrival or more powerful engines and relaxed aero rules in a bid to "spice things up". The changes... read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone has renewed his calls for a return to V8 engines plus a boost in power to increase excitement and noise, which he believes will draw fans back to the sport.... read more »
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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has renewed calls for a return to V8 engines, claiming it is "urgently" needed and that they could be boosted to 1000bhp read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone has pointed his finger squarely at Toto Wolff for Formula 1's current problems, which include falling viewing figures, waning interest and financial... read more »
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Formula 1 has rejected a proposal put forward by Bernie Ecclestone to ensure the grid remains above 16 cars - the minimum amount set out in the sport's commercial... read more »
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Pirelli believe the 2015 Formula 1 cars will be "two to three seconds" quicker than last season thanks to aerodynamic and engine development over the winter. Last... read more »
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Formula One cars could be three seconds quicker per lap than they were last year and back to V8 era levels of pace, according to tyre suppliers Pirelli read more »
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Paul Hembery, official tyre supplier Pirelli's F1 chief, is expecting the field to speed up significantly in 2015. Last year, the Italian marque took a deliberately... read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his support behind Red Bull's Christian Horner who is calling for the sport to switch back to V8 or V10 engines in 2016. The 84-year-old... read more »
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In a supposed bid to cut costs, Bernie Ecclestone is to urge F1's Strategy Group to switch back to the 2.4 litre V8 powerplants used until 2013. read more »
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Christian Horner's demands for a new engine in 2016 are selfish, according to Mercedes technical boss Paddy Lowe, who claims the Red Bull boss is only making such demands... read more »
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Former F1 driver Rubens Barichello has won his first championship since 1991 by securing the Stock Car Brasil V8 title at the second attempt read more »
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Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has warned rivals Christian Horner of Red Bull and Marco Mattiacci of Ferrari that they're playing a dangerous game and potentially... read more »
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Toto Wolff has hit back at claims F1 is heading into a spending war because of Mercedes' attitude amid the engine 'unfreeze' debate. Christian Horner, the boss... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has admitted he considered leaving Formula 1 this season following the sport's decision to switch from V8 engines to hybrid-V6 power units. The four-time... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
