Max Verstappen is being hailed as the 'dad of the rookies' by F1's newest drivers for his behind-the-scenes mentorship and support. Rookies Kimi Antonelli and Gabriel Bortoleto have highlighted how the four-time champion has offered crucial encouragement, helping them navigate the intense pressures of their debut season.
Lando Norris's chances of winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award have improved after darts champion Luke Littler, a fellow nominee, stated he will not attend the December ceremony, predicting Norris will win. Norris is up against Rory McIlroy and others for the prestigious British sporting honor.
ESPN signed off as Formula 1's U.S. broadcaster by achieving its highest-ever season average of 1.3 million viewers per race in 2025, capped by 1.8 million tuning into the dramatic Abu Dhabi finale. The record highlights the sport's tremendous growth stateside during ESPN's tenure, setting a high bar for incoming rights holder Apple TV+ starting in 2026.
New F1 champion Lando Norris won't be fined for swearing during his FIA Gala victory speech after President Mohammed Ben Sulayem joked about the incident on stage, contrasting with previous penalties for similar infractions and highlighting the FIA's discretionary approach during celebratory events.
Williams team boss James Vowles says the productive partnership between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon was evident from their first test together, with open collaboration on car setup becoming a cornerstone of the team's improved 2025 performance and fifth-place finish.
Max Verstappen missed the 2025 FIA Prize Giving Gala in Tashkent after doctors advised him not to fly due to illness. The Red Bull driver sent a video message congratulating champion Lando Norris and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
McLaren secured its second straight F1 Constructors' Championship with six races remaining, dominating the 2025 season through consistent podium finishes, strategic mastery, and a formidable driver pairing of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri that left rivals trailing.
Charles Leclerc wants to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans but says he must find a way to properly prepare for it alongside his Ferrari F1 duties, stressing he would only compete with a realistic chance to win.
New F1 champion Lando Norris lightened the formal FIA prize-giving gala by dropping an F-bomb during his speech and joking about now being able to afford the fine. The moment highlighted his confident new status after a title-winning season defined by maturity and precision, which ended McLaren's 17-year drivers' championship drought.
Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz gave a blunt send-off to Helmut Marko after the advisor left Red Bull, recalling being called a 'trained monkey' but acknowledging a trace of respect for the controversial 'old school racer' whose time, he says, has finished.
Director Joseph Kosinski credits a direct email to Lewis Hamilton as the key to achieving the groundbreaking authenticity that made 'F1' a historic box-office hit. Hamilton's involvement as a producer ensured unprecedented access to the real paddock, helping create the highest-grossing sports film ever by focusing on an underdog story with real-world grit.
An ill Max Verstappen congratulated new champion Lando Norris and McLaren via video at the FIA gala, formally ending a season where he lost the title by two points despite winning the most races.
