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NEW: Antonelli did not help Norris, Red Bull admit after claims by team members

Red Bull has retracted claims made by two of its team members about Andrea Kimi Antonelli and expressed "regret" over abuse directed at him.

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December 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
NEW: Red Bull to replace Tsunoda with Hadjar and hand F1 debut to Lindblad – report

Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull and Arvid Lindblad will make his Formula 1 debut with Racing Bulls next year, according to a report.

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Red Bull to replace Tsunoda with Hadjar and hand F1 debut to Lindblad - report
Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull and Arvid Lindblad will make his F1 debut with Racing Bulls next year, a report says.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
McLaren have 'haemorrhaged points' over the last two races with their strategy error and double disqualification, team principal Andrea Stella has admitted: www.racefans.net/2025/11/30/m...

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McLaren "haemorrhaging points" with strategy error after Las Vegas disqualifications
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said the team is letting its drivers down after a strategy error handed victory to Max Verstappen.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
NEW: Did McLaren slip up by trying to treat their drivers equally? Verstappen says no

Max Verstappen says McLaren's policy of treating its drivers equally did not cause their race-losing strategy error in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix.

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December 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
NEW: Williams celebrate best championship result in a decade after Qatar GP podium

Williams team principal James Vowles said securing fifth place in the championship is a "dream" result for the team which finished ninth last year.

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Williams celebrate best championship result in a decade after Qatar GP podium
Williams team principal James Vowles said securing fifth place in the championship is a "dream" result for the team which finished ninth last year.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Andrea Kimi Antonelli says he made a mistake while under pressure from Lando Norris, after Red Bull claimed he let the McLaren driver overtake him.

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Antonelli says he made a mistake after Red Bull accuse him of helping Norris
Max Verstappen's race engineer claimed Andrea Kimi Antonelli "let Norris through" but the Mercedes driver said he made a mistake.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
NEW: “I’m driving a Lego car” fumes Hadjar after part failure costs him sixth place

Isack Hadjar was furious after broken front wheel deflector on his car caused a puncture which cost him a strong finish in the Qatar Grand Prix.

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"I'm driving a Lego car" fumes Hadjar after part failure costs him sixth place
Isack Hadjar was furious after broken front wheel deflector on his car caused a puncture which cost him a strong finish in the Qatar GP.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
NEW: “I’m driving a Lego car” fumes Hadjar after part failure costs him sixth place

Isack Hadjar was furious after broken front wheel deflector on his car caused a puncture which cost him a strong finish in the Qatar Grand Prix.

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"I'm driving a Lego car" fumes Hadjar after part failure costs him sixth place
Isack Hadjar was furious after broken front wheel deflector on his car caused a puncture which cost him a strong finish in the Qatar GP.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
NEW: Round-up: Ferrari ‘struggled with very high tyre pressures’ in Losail – Vasseur

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Round-up: Ferrari 'struggled with very high tyre pressures' in Losail - Vasseur
The 1st December 2025 edition of the RaceFans round-up.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
NEW: The worst strategy error of 2025? McLaren’s mystifying Qatar GP call analysed

McLaren overestimated the risk of trying to make a 'free' pit stop in Losail and paid a high price for it.

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The worst strategy error of 2025? McLaren's mystifying Qatar GP call analysed
McLaren overestimated the risk of trying to make a 'free' pit stop in Losail and paid a high price for it.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has taken 51 points out of Lewis Hamilton in the last four rounds and could overtake him in the championship at the final race.

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November 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
NEW: Antonelli says he made a mistake after Red Bull accuse him of helping Norris

Max Verstappen's race engineer claimed Andrea Kimi Antonelli "let Norris through" but the Mercedes driver said he made a mistake.

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Antonelli says he made a mistake after Red Bull accuse him of helping Norris
Max Verstappen's race engineer claimed Andrea Kimi Antonelli "let Norris through" but the Mercedes driver said he made a mistake.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW: Losing win through strategy error “hurts more” than Las Vegas disqualification – Piastri

Oscar Piastri says his defeat in the Qatar Grand Prix was more painful than McLaren's double disqualification in Las Vegas a week ago.

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Losing win through strategy error "hurts more" than Las Vegas disqualification - Piastri
Oscar Piastri says his defeat in the Qatar Grand Prix was more painful than McLaren's double disqualification in Las Vegas a week ago.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
NEW: How Norris, Verstappen and Piastri can win the championship in the final race

Lando Norris will win the world championship if he finishes on the podium in Abu Dhabi. But Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri can still beat him. Here's how.

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How Norris, Verstappen and Piastri can win the championship in the final race
Lando Norris will win the championship if he finishes on the podium in Abu Dhabi. But Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri can still win.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
How can the world championship be decided in Abu Dhabi?

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RaceFans 2025 Formula 1 championship points calculator
Work out the points for every Formula 1 driver in the 2025 season by changing their results in each grand prix and sprint race.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
NEW: McLaren “haemorrhaging points” with strategy error after Las Vegas disqualifications

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said the team is letting its drivers down after a strategy error in Losail handed victory to Max Verstappen.

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McLaren "haemorrhaging points" with strategy error after Las Vegas disqualifications
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said the team is letting its drivers down after a strategy error in Losail handed victory to Max Verstappen.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
NEW: McLaren’s decision not to pit under Safety Car was an “interesting move” – Verstappen

Max Verstappen admitted he was surprised McLaren did not pit during the Safety Car period early in the Qatar Grand Prix.

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McLaren's decision not to pit under Safety Car was an "interesting move" - Verstappen
Max Verstappen admitted he was surprised McLaren did not pit during the Safety Car period early in the Qatar Grand Prix.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Formula 1 has its first three-way title decider since 2010 - when it had a four-way title fight.

On that occasion the driver who went to the final round in third place won the title: www.racefans.net/2010/11/14/v...

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Vettel grabs title as Alonso and Webber falter
Sebastian Vettel is the 2010 Formula 1 world champion after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The stewards have summoned Isack Hadjar for driving his car in an unsafe condition at the end of the race.

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November 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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If Verstappen hadn't collided with Russell in Spain, he would be going into the final round just three points behind Lando Norris instead of 12.

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Verstappen: Don't blame Spanish GP penalty for hitting Russell if I narrowly lose title
Max Verstappen regrets his Spanish Grand Prix penalty but says he won't blame it if he loses the world championship by less than 10 points.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
NEW: McLaren strategy blunder in Losail hands Verstappen crucial win and shot at title

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix and moved into second place in the championship following a disastrous strategy call by McLaren.

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McLaren strategy blunder in Losail hands Verstappen crucial win and shot at title
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix and moved into second place in the championship following a disastrous strategy call by McLaren.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
NEW: 2025 Qatar Grand Prix race result and championship points

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix for Red Bull and cut Lando Norris's championship lead to 12 points with one race to go.

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2025 Qatar Grand Prix race result and championship points
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix for Red Bull and cut Lando Norris's championship lead to 12 points with one race to go.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW: Vote for your 2025 Qatar Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

Who was the best driver during the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

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Vote for your 2025 Qatar Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Who was the best driver during the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
NEW: Rate the race: 2025 Qatar Grand Prix

What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.

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What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Points as they run:

1. Norris: 406
2. Verstappen: 396 (-10)
3. Piastri: 392 (-14)

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RaceFans 2025 Formula 1 championship points calculator
Work out the points for every Formula 1 driver in the 2025 season by changing their results in each grand prix and sprint race.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM