Mercedes’ ‘big disappointment’ in Abu Dhabi concluded a ‘very tough year’
After a "very tough year" for Mercedes and a win-less season for Lewis Hamilton, Mika Hakkinen feels this will make the seven-time champ even more determined.
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Damon Hill says "nothing's going to change the result" of Abu Dhabi 2021.
Lewis Hamilton has joked about that number '1' on Max Verstappen's car after his 2021 title success.
There is no asterisk next to Max Verstappen's 2021 title, Martin Brundle adamant that is the "defined" result.
"Everything was looking great for him, and then something like this happens. It's tough."
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Mercedes’ ‘table of doom’ predicted pace drop for Abu Dhabi GP
Although the "table of doom" told Mercedes that Abu Dhabi would be a tough outing, they see this as a positive rather than a negative.
Lewis Hamilton retirement not related to Carlos Sainz incident, ‘surprisingly little damage’
Lewis Hamilton's trip over the kerbs in Abu Dhabi played no part in his late-race retirement.
Martin Brundle reflects on ‘very sad’ Abu Dhabi booing of Max Verstappen
Booing of Max Verstappen after his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix win was not something Martin Brundle wanted to hear.
George Russell on how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a welcome ‘reality check’
George Russell admits Mercedes have a "lot to do" if they want to fight Red Bull next season.
Damon Hill defends Max Verstappen not backing up Charles Leclerc: ‘You’re joking?’
Max Verstappen couldn't have backed up Charles Leclerc as the Ferrari driver would have flown "past" with DRS.
Ferrari showed they ‘can beat anyone’ with ‘perfect’ all-round Abu Dhabi display
Ferrari showed they can "beat anyone" if they learn from their mistakes and keep delivering Abu Dhabi-esque complete performances, says Marc Gene.
Aston Martin not impressed with Alfa Romeo’s ‘borderline’ moves in Abu Dhabi
Alfa Romeo "focussed completely on" Aston Martin in Abu Dhabi but Mike Krack expected that.
Post-season Abu Dhabi test midday: Charles Leclerc P1 as Alonso makes his Aston debut
Charles Leclerc was quickest in the morning session of the post-season test but all eyes were on Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri.
Max Verstappen ‘could have helped’ Perez with Lewis Hamilton’s 2016 Abu Dhabi tactics
Lewis Hamilton's tactics in Abu Dhabi six years ago were one way Max Verstappen could have helped Sergio Perez to P2, says Sam Bird.
Mick Schumacher given dressing down after performing Abu Dhabi donuts
It was not a crash this time that triggered a telling-off from Haas for their now ex-driver Mick Schumacher.
‘Aston Martin’s annoying strategy cost Sebastian Vettel best of the rest’
Sebastian Vettel scored in his final race but it could have been so much more than a single point says Timo Glock.
How Daniel Ricciardo played a crucial role in helping Alfa Romeo secure P6
Six cheers for Daniel Ricciardo, whose defending against Sebastian Vettel helped Alfa Romeo beat Aston Martin.
Abu Dhabi GP driver ratings: Leclerc ruins Red Bull’s hopes of a perfect season
One last chance to assess the 20 drivers in action during the 2022 F1 season as Charles Leclerc denied Red Bull a one-two finish.
Nico Hulkenberg defends Mick Schumacher after Latifi crash: ‘Goatifi drove a strange line’
Nico Hulkenberg says Mick Schumacher's crash with Nicholas Latifi was a "strange" one.
Christian Horner hits back at rivals and critics after dominant F1 2022 season
Christian Horner also said that "the higher you rise, the sharper the knives" and their place in F1 "does not sit comfortably with some of our competitors."
Sergio Perez: Pierre Gasly would have got a penalty if it wasn’t the last race
As he pursued Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez felt Pierre Gasly had cost him at least a second late in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Mick Schumacher retains hope for F1 future: ‘It didn’t feel like my last race’
Mick Schumacher is now a free agent after Haas opted not to extend his contract.
Otmar Szafnauer lauds Esteban Ocon’s ‘Minister of Defence’ showing in Abu Dhabi
Otmar Szafnauer praised Esteban Ocon for his improvements, highlighting that the 'Minister of Defence' mantle should potentially move to him.
Sebastian Vettel: Aston Martin ‘threw away’ P6 with flawed one-stopper
By sticking him on a one-stop strategy, Sebastian Vettel believes Aston Martin threw away their chance of beating Alfa Romeo to P6 in the Constructors'.