Norris' Title Win, Horner's Sacking Highlight 2025's Best F1 Moments
Sky Sports journalists recap the 2025 F1 season's most memorable moments, from Lando Norris' title battle to major shocks like Christian Horner's sacking.
The 2025 Formula 1 season will be remembered as a classic, defined by a nail-biting three-way title fight that culminated in Lando Norris dethroning Max Verstappen. Amidst the on-track battles between McLaren teammates, the season was also rocked by seismic off-track events, including the shocking mid-season sacking of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and a stunning collapse from Ferrari.
Why it matters:
This season marked a significant power shift in F1, ending Verstappen's era of dominance and crowning a new British world champion. The dramatic events, from Horner's departure to Ferrari's struggles, have created a new and uncertain landscape for the 2026 season, setting the stage for fresh rivalries and strategic overhauls across the grid.
The details:
- A Thrilling Title Race: The championship went down to the wire in Abu Dhabi, with Norris ultimately prevailing over Verstappen and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense strategic battle.
- Biggest Shocks: The most stunning moment was Christian Horner's sacking after the British GP, ending his 20-year reign. Equally surprising was Ferrari's fall from grace, resulting in a podium-less season for a struggling Lewis Hamilton.
- Races to Remember: A rain-soaked British GP delivered a landmark home win for Norris. In Hungary, McLaren's opposing strategies for Norris and Piastri created a grandstand finish, while the Las Vegas GP saw both McLarens disqualified, dramatically shaking up the title fight.
- Moments of Brilliance: Max Verstappen's "extraordinary" pole lap at Suzuka was hailed as one of his best. Lando Norris also delivered a perfect weekend in Monaco, taking pole and his first win at the iconic street circuit.
- Spice on the Radio: Lewis Hamilton's frustrated "Have a tea break!" message to Ferrari and George Russell's revealing comments about Toto Wolff's pursuit of Verstappen added significant drama off the track.
Looking Ahead:
As the dust settles on a landmark season, the F1 world heads into the off-season with major questions. Ferrari will be desperate to rebound, Red Bull must adapt to life without Horner, and McLaren will aim to manage its two championship contenders. The 2025 campaign has reset the grid, promising an even more intense battle when the next season begins.