Newly crowned world champion Lando Norris says he would "love" to race more against Lewis Hamilton in 2026, backing the seven-time champion to bounce back from a difficult first year at Ferrari. Norris believes the upcoming regulation reset gives everyone, including a struggling Hamilton, a fresh opportunity.
Australian television has reignited the narrative that McLaren favors Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri, following the latter's third-place finish in the 2025 championship. A presenter's off-hand comment about hoping Piastri can win 'if McLaren don't work against him' echoes sentiments previously discussed in the Australian Senate.
Valtteri Bottas has officially started his role at the Cadillac F1 Team, undergoing a seat fit and meeting personnel at their Silverstone base. The experienced Finn aims to use his knowledge to help the new team build strong foundations as they prepare to fire up their first car before Christmas.
The blockbuster film 'F1', starring Brad Pitt and produced with Lewis Hamilton, has been nominated for two Golden Globes: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Score for Hans Zimmer. The movie has grossed over $630 million worldwide.
Kimi Antonelli personally apologized to Max Verstappen after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for a late-race error in Qatar that allowed Lando Norris to pass, a move that ultimately matched the two-point championship margin. Verstappen immediately reassured the rookie, dismissing any blame and highlighting a stark contrast to the severe online abuse Antonelli faced.
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya warns Oscar Piastri that his biggest challenge in 2026 may be within McLaren, not just beating new champion Lando Norris on track. Following a season where an early lead evaporated, Piastri must now navigate a team dynamic shifted by his teammate's title.
Red Bull confirms the end of Helmut Marko's two-decade tenure, while former driver Sergio Perez offers a pointed reaction to Max Verstappen's championship defeat. The post-season news roundup also covers Isack Hadjar's debut test, Mercedes' 2026 wing innovation, and a private radio message from McLaren.
Lance Stroll has been given a penalty point on his F1 super licence for making multiple direction changes while defending against Carlos Sainz at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This adds to a five-second time penalty he received during the race, which dropped him from ninth to tenth place.
Alex Dunne, ex‑McLaren junior, is in talks with Alpine for a 2026 driver role after a Red Bull snub. The Irish F2 rookie with two wins still lacks super‑licence points to race in 2026.
Newly crowned Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris credits advice from champions like Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for his mental transformation and title success, revealing he actively sought their guidance throughout the season.
Newly crowned Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris has marked his historic achievement with a special gold and papaya helmet, which he debuted during post-season testing in Abu Dhabi. The design celebrates his hard-fought title victory over Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in the 2025 season.
Williams Racing is handing the design choice for its 2026 Formula 1 car's pre-season testing livery to its global fanbase. Supporters can vote from six distinct blue-based designs, with the winning scheme to be used when Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz debut the FW48 in January.
