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1- 2025 Season race laps and the leading driver for each lap
2- Drivers with most laps lead
As of round 23, 2025 Qatar GP #QatarGP
2- Drivers with most laps lead
As of round 23, 2025 Qatar GP #QatarGP
Ferrari's winless 2025 traced to halted SF-25 development, a mid-season resource shift to the 2026 project and the earlier loss of key engineer Enrico Cardile. The fallout exposes leadership and structural flaws that a 2026 regulation reset may not fix.
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ferrari's winless 2025 traced to halted SF-25 development, a mid-season resource shift to the 2026 project and the earlier loss of key engineer Enrico Cardile. The fallout exposes leadership and structural flaws that a 2026 regulation reset may not fix.
Max Verstappen sent a classy video at the FIA Awards, congratulating 2025 champion Lando Norris and McLaren for an incredible season, saying they raced him right to the end. Verstappen missed the gala due to illness. #FIAAwards
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Max Verstappen sent a classy video at the FIA Awards, congratulating 2025 champion Lando Norris and McLaren for an incredible season, saying they raced him right to the end. Verstappen missed the gala due to illness. #FIAAwards
Lando Norris received the FIA World Drivers' Championship trophy at the FIA Awards gala in Tashkent, his name now engraved on the cup. McLaren also lifted the Constructors' trophy. Norris thanked the team after clinching his maiden title in Abu Dhabi.
December 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Lando Norris received the FIA World Drivers' Championship trophy at the FIA Awards gala in Tashkent, his name now engraved on the cup. McLaren also lifted the Constructors' trophy. Norris thanked the team after clinching his maiden title in Abu Dhabi.
Lando Norris credits working with a sports psychologist for helping him manage pressure, sharpen focus and secure the 2025 F1 title by just 2 points, underlining mental coaching's growing role in modern F1. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Lando Norris credits working with a sports psychologist for helping him manage pressure, sharpen focus and secure the 2025 F1 title by just 2 points, underlining mental coaching's growing role in modern F1. #F1
Lando Norris clinched the 2025 World Championship in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen by 2 points. RaceFans asks if it’s F1’s closest ever; Niki Lauda’s 1984 half-point win remains the smallest absolute margin, so “closest” depends on percentage of available points. #AbuDhabiGP
December 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Lando Norris clinched the 2025 World Championship in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen by 2 points. RaceFans asks if it’s F1’s closest ever; Niki Lauda’s 1984 half-point win remains the smallest absolute margin, so “closest” depends on percentage of available points. #AbuDhabiGP
F1 has asked teams for a five-day closed‑door shakedown in Barcelona (Jan 26-30) ahead of the 2026 rules overhaul. Runs will be limited, new liveries discouraged and public footage tightly controlled as teams prep for the active‑aero era. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
F1 has asked teams for a five-day closed‑door shakedown in Barcelona (Jan 26-30) ahead of the 2026 rules overhaul. Runs will be limited, new liveries discouraged and public footage tightly controlled as teams prep for the active‑aero era. #F1
FIA to simplify F1 terminology for 2026 as active aerodynamics replace DRS. Expect unified terms like active aero and overtake mode for radios, TV and regs. Active aero plus hybrid overboost will be the new overtaking aid. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
FIA to simplify F1 terminology for 2026 as active aerodynamics replace DRS. Expect unified terms like active aero and overtake mode for radios, TV and regs. Active aero plus hybrid overboost will be the new overtaking aid. #F1
Juan Pablo Montoya warns Lando Norris will be desperate to prove his 2025 title wasn't a fluke, saying added pressure will drive a fierce bid to silence critics as McLaren's intra-team battle heats up. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Juan Pablo Montoya warns Lando Norris will be desperate to prove his 2025 title wasn't a fluke, saying added pressure will drive a fierce bid to silence critics as McLaren's intra-team battle heats up. #F1
Toto Wolff: F1’s budget cap turned the sport from an arms race into a meritocracy, allowing McLaren to end a 15-season Red Bull and Mercedes run. With spending limits, success now rewards development and execution, not who can outspend rivals. #AbuDhabiGP
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Toto Wolff: F1’s budget cap turned the sport from an arms race into a meritocracy, allowing McLaren to end a 15-season Red Bull and Mercedes run. With spending limits, success now rewards development and execution, not who can outspend rivals. #AbuDhabiGP
Carlos Sainz silences doubters after leaving Ferrari, claiming two Williams podiums (Azerbaijan, Qatar) in a challenging but rewarding 2025. His pace and grit helped lift Williams to P5 in the constructors, even as inconsistent results still frustrated him. #F1
December 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Carlos Sainz silences doubters after leaving Ferrari, claiming two Williams podiums (Azerbaijan, Qatar) in a challenging but rewarding 2025. His pace and grit helped lift Williams to P5 in the constructors, even as inconsistent results still frustrated him. #F1
Make-or-break for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari: after an underwhelming first season in red, pundits warn 2026's regulation reset will decide his future. A strong 2026 could keep him at Maranello; failure may end the Ferrari dream. #F1
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Make-or-break for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari: after an underwhelming first season in red, pundits warn 2026's regulation reset will decide his future. A strong 2026 could keep him at Maranello; failure may end the Ferrari dream. #F1
Ralf Schumacher says Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin form is “no longer acceptable”, criticising his qualifying record and radio outbursts and urging he face reality, suggesting Aston Martin may need a new driver. Stroll is on a rolling deal to end of 2026.
December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Ralf Schumacher says Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin form is “no longer acceptable”, criticising his qualifying record and radio outbursts and urging he face reality, suggesting Aston Martin may need a new driver. Stroll is on a rolling deal to end of 2026.
Oscar Piastri’s late-season slump has pundits asking 'something mysterious happened' as crashes, penalties and a baffling loss of pace across key weekends cost him the title. Questions now swirl over car, tracks or team issues as fans dissect the decider. #F1
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Oscar Piastri’s late-season slump has pundits asking 'something mysterious happened' as crashes, penalties and a baffling loss of pace across key weekends cost him the title. Questions now swirl over car, tracks or team issues as fans dissect the decider. #F1
Helmut Marko exits Red Bull after 20 years, sparking a major internal shake-up. Red Bull chiefs say they back Max Verstappen, but Marko’s influence over driver decisions and his bond with Max make the 2026 regulatory and personnel transition a defining moment for the team.
December 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Helmut Marko exits Red Bull after 20 years, sparking a major internal shake-up. Red Bull chiefs say they back Max Verstappen, but Marko’s influence over driver decisions and his bond with Max make the 2026 regulatory and personnel transition a defining moment for the team.
Italian press slam Ferrari after a winless 2025: no Grand Prix wins, only seven podiums and a distant 4th in the Constructors. Performance and strategic failings put John Elkann, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton under heavy scrutiny as Maranello eyes structural change. #F1
December 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Italian press slam Ferrari after a winless 2025: no Grand Prix wins, only seven podiums and a distant 4th in the Constructors. Performance and strategic failings put John Elkann, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton under heavy scrutiny as Maranello eyes structural change. #F1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli asked Mercedes how many points Max Verstappen lost the title by after he faced online abuse over his Qatar error, with team radio confirming it was two points. Antonelli says Verstappen messaged him in support. #AbuDhabiGP
December 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Andrea Kimi Antonelli asked Mercedes how many points Max Verstappen lost the title by after he faced online abuse over his Qatar error, with team radio confirming it was two points. Antonelli says Verstappen messaged him in support. #AbuDhabiGP
FIA tweak leaves Oliver Bearman on the brink: an Abu Dhabi penalty point takes him to 10, two short of the 12-point race ban. Two points drop off after the Canadian GP, so early 2026 rounds are at risk if he picks up more. #AbuDhabiGP
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
FIA tweak leaves Oliver Bearman on the brink: an Abu Dhabi penalty point takes him to 10, two short of the 12-point race ban. Two points drop off after the Canadian GP, so early 2026 rounds are at risk if he picks up more. #AbuDhabiGP
Post-season Abu Dhabi test gave first on-track taste of F1 2026: all 10 teams ran mule cars with lower-downforce setups while Pirelli trialled narrower, lighter tyres (front -25mm, rear -30mm). Mercedes notably tested an active aero front wing. #AbuDhabiGP
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Post-season Abu Dhabi test gave first on-track taste of F1 2026: all 10 teams ran mule cars with lower-downforce setups while Pirelli trialled narrower, lighter tyres (front -25mm, rear -30mm). Mercedes notably tested an active aero front wing. #AbuDhabiGP
Oscar Piastri backs McLaren’s 'papaya rules' for giving him and Lando Norris a fair shot in the 2025 title fight, praises the team-first approach despite tensions and confirms the papaya rules will stay into the 2026 regulations. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Oscar Piastri backs McLaren’s 'papaya rules' for giving him and Lando Norris a fair shot in the 2025 title fight, praises the team-first approach despite tensions and confirms the papaya rules will stay into the 2026 regulations. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
Mercedes ran a mule car in Abu Dhabi with a rudimentary active front wing, featuring a Straight Line Mode that cuts drag on straights via moveable flaps and visible actuation tubing. First proper glimpse of 2026 aero. #AbuDhabiGP #F1
December 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Mercedes ran a mule car in Abu Dhabi with a rudimentary active front wing, featuring a Straight Line Mode that cuts drag on straights via moveable flaps and visible actuation tubing. First proper glimpse of 2026 aero. #AbuDhabiGP #F1
Pirelli reveals 2026 F1 tyres: new chequered‑flag sidewall, reworked C1–C5 compounds with wider gaps to boost strategy. 18in rims retained; treads narrower (front -25mm, rear -30mm) and diameters reduced (≈front -15mm, rear -10mm). Homologation Dec 15; Barcelona tests Jan 26–30. #F1
December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Pirelli reveals 2026 F1 tyres: new chequered‑flag sidewall, reworked C1–C5 compounds with wider gaps to boost strategy. 18in rims retained; treads narrower (front -25mm, rear -30mm) and diameters reduced (≈front -15mm, rear -10mm). Homologation Dec 15; Barcelona tests Jan 26–30. #F1
Valtteri Bottas has completed his first day with the Cadillac F1 team at Yas Marina, doing seat fitting and integration as Cadillac ramps up for its 2026 debut. Team aims to fire up the car before Christmas with a January shakedown. #AbuDhabiGP #F1
December 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Valtteri Bottas has completed his first day with the Cadillac F1 team at Yas Marina, doing seat fitting and integration as Cadillac ramps up for its 2026 debut. Team aims to fire up the car before Christmas with a January shakedown. #AbuDhabiGP #F1
Red Bull say Verstappen stayed out after Piastri because McLaren's surprise hard-tyre start let Piastri run long. Laurent Mekies said pitting then risked losing the lead if a stop wasn't perfect, so they stuck to the plan. #AbuDhabiGP
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Red Bull say Verstappen stayed out after Piastri because McLaren's surprise hard-tyre start let Piastri run long. Laurent Mekies said pitting then risked losing the lead if a stop wasn't perfect, so they stuck to the plan. #AbuDhabiGP
McLaren confirm Oscar Piastri's early pass on Lando Norris at Abu Dhabi was pre-discussed: Piastri on hards to pressure Max Verstappen and gain track position as a strategic option. Verstappen won; Norris sealed the 2025 title. #AbuDhabiGP
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
McLaren confirm Oscar Piastri's early pass on Lando Norris at Abu Dhabi was pre-discussed: Piastri on hards to pressure Max Verstappen and gain track position as a strategic option. Verstappen won; Norris sealed the 2025 title. #AbuDhabiGP
Helmut Marko’s future at Red Bull remains uncertain after 20+ years, with talks ongoing and no official decision. New world champion Lando Norris will race with the F1 number 1 in 2026, replacing Max Verstappen, a symbolic changing of the guard. #F1
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Helmut Marko’s future at Red Bull remains uncertain after 20+ years, with talks ongoing and no official decision. New world champion Lando Norris will race with the F1 number 1 in 2026, replacing Max Verstappen, a symbolic changing of the guard. #F1