Formula-1

Verstappen won the last race of the F1 season and overtook Vettel in the number of victories, Mercedes became second in the Constructors’ Championship

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2 years ago

November 26, 2023

Gary

Verstappen won the last race of the F1 season and overtook Vettel in the number of victories, Mercedes became second in the Constructors’ Championship

Max Verstappen / Photo: © Clive Rose / Staf / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final stage of the Formula 1 season.

For the three-time world champion, this is the 54th victory in his career, he came into clear third place in this indicator and ahead of Sebastian Vettel (53). Only Lewis Hamilton (103) and Michael Schumacher (91) have more victories in F1 history.

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) took second place, George Russell (Mercedes) took third place. Fourth was Sergio Perez (Red Bull), who crossed the finish line second, but received a 5-second penalty to his final result.

In the 2023 season, Red Bull failed to win only the Singapore Grand Prix, where Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) won. Verstappen has 19 victories, Perez has two.

In the individual competition, Verstappen eventually scored 575 points, Perez – 285, Hamilton – 234. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin, 206) took fourth place, Leclerc (206) took fifth place.

Mercedes (409 points) took second place in the Constructors’ Championship, Ferrari (406) came third. Red Bull finished the season with 860 points.

“Formula 1”. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Race. Top 10

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 58 laps

2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +17.993 seconds

3. George Russell (Mercedes) – +20.328

4. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) – +21,453

5. Lando Norris (McLaren) – +24,284

6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +31,487

7. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +39,512

8. Yuki Tsunoda (“Alpha Tauri”) – +43,088

9. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – +44.424

10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – +55,632

Source: Sportbox

Gary

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Formula-1

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

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8 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Michael Schumacher. Japanese Grand Prix 2000. First title with Ferrari / Photo: © Clive Mason / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Royal Racing, Racing News 365 reports with reference to GQ Sports.

The German pilot’s fortune is estimated at $790 million.

Second on this list is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ($304 million). In third place is two-time championship winner Spaniard Fernando Alonso ($264 million).

World champion Kimi Raikkonen (254 million) took fourth place in the ranking, three-time champion Niki Lauda (203 million) was in fifth place.

Source: Sportbox

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Formula-1

Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

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3 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

Formula 1 track in Las Vegas / Photo: © Alex Bierens de Haan / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The Ferrari, Audi and Aston Martin teams have filed a joint lawsuit with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) over the advantage that Mercedes and Red Bull may have in the 2026 season under the new technical regulations, The Race reports.

In 2026, Formula 1 will switch to new technical regulations, which provide for a reduction in the fuel compression ratio in power plants from 18:1 to 16:1. This indicator will be monitored off the track.

According to the source, Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to pass the tests while maintaining the actual race compression ratio at 18:1. This could give teams an advantage of 0.3-0.4 seconds per lap.

— The regulations clearly define the maximum compression ratio and the method for measuring it, based on static conditions at ambient temperature. This procedure remains unchanged despite the reduction in the permissible compression ratio for 2026, the FIA said in a statement.

The FIA does not intend to change the regulations at least until the tests are carried out. Teams are allowed to update their power unit designs every six races of the season.

Source: Sportbox

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Formula-1

Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

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2 weeks ago

December 13, 2025

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Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

Lando Norris / Photo: © Handout / Handout / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The British driver of the McLaren team, Lando Norris, received the Formula 1 championship cup for winning the individual competition of the 2025 season, the series press service reports.

The FIA Awards ceremony took place in Tashkent.

The capital of Uzbekistan is hosting the FIA General Assembly, which held elections for the organization’s president on Friday. President Mohammed bin Sulayem was re-elected to a second four-year term. Ben Sulayem took part in the awards ceremony for Norris and other FIA Awards winners.

On Sunday, 26-year-old Norris finished third in the final race of the 2025 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and won the championship title for the first time in his career, ending the four-year hegemony of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. In the team competition (Constructors’ Championship), McLaren won.

Source: Sportbox

Gary