Race Classification
| # | Driver | Time / Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing |
Race Weekend · Round 24 · 2025
Full classifications from every session of the weekend — qualifying, race and free practice.
Max Verstappen won round 24 of the 2025 Formula 1 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Red Bull Racing, ahead of Oscar Piastri (McLaren) and Lando Norris (McLaren).
20 of the 20 starters were classified with no retirements. The winning time was 1h 26m 7.469s.
Lewis Hamilton made up the most ground, starting 16th and finishing 8th — a gain of 8 places for Ferrari.
Isack Hadjar lost the most, dropping from 9th on the grid to 17th at the flag (8 places).
14 drivers finished in a different position to where they started.
The fastest lap of the race went to Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) on lap 45, a 1m 26.725s on medium tyres.
27 pit stops were made across 20 cars, an average of 1.4 per driver.
The shortest time in the pit lane belonged to Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) at 20.9s on lap 39. That figure covers the full pit-lane transit, not the stationary time — a modern crew changes four tyres in around two seconds.
Air temperature ranged from 26°C to 28°C, with track temperature between 29°C and 35°C. The race ran dry throughout.
22 team radio messages were captured during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, covering driver reactions, strategy calls and pit wall instructions as the race unfolded.
Data updated 25/07/2026, 20:00:04 UTC
| # | Driver | Time / Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing |
| 1h 26m 7.469s |
| 2 |  Oscar Piastri McLaren | McLaren | +12.594s |
| 3 |  Lando Norris McLaren | McLaren | +16.572s |
| 4 |  Charles Leclerc Ferrari | Ferrari | +23.279s |
| 5 |  George Russell Mercedes | Mercedes | +48.563s |
| 6 |  Fernando Alonso Aston Martin | Aston Martin | +67.562s |
| 7 |  Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team | Haas F1 Team | +69.876s |
| 8 |  Lewis Hamilton Ferrari | Ferrari | +72.670s |
| 9 |  Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber | Kick Sauber | +79.014s |
| 10 |  Lance Stroll Aston Martin | Aston Martin | +79.523s |
| 11 |  Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber | Kick Sauber | +81.043s |
| 12 |  Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team | Haas F1 Team | +81.166s |
| 13 |  Carlos Sainz Williams | Williams | +82.158s |
| 14 |  Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Racing | +83.794s |
| 15 |  Kimi Antonelli Mercedes | Mercedes | +84.399s |
| 16 |  Alexander Albon Williams | Williams | +90.327s |
| 17 |  Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls | Racing Bulls | +1 LAP |
| 18 |  Liam Lawson Racing Bulls | Racing Bulls | +1 LAP |
| 19 |  Pierre Gasly Alpine | Alpine | +1 LAP |
| 20 |  Franco Colapinto Alpine | Alpine | +1 LAP |