Max Verstappen tops the 2025 F1 earnings list despite not winning the championship, with his total compensation, boosted by bonuses, surpassing Lewis Hamilton's higher base salary. Lando Norris, the reigning world champion, ranks third.
New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, a 25-year F1 veteran, says working directly with Max Verstappen left him stunned by the driver's technical feedback, sensitivity, and unparalleled 24/7 dedication to motorsport.
Max Verstappen revealed that Oscar Piastri's alternative tire strategy in Abu Dhabi prevented him from controlling the pack, a key tactic needed to help his fading title hopes. Despite winning the race, Verstappen's reign as champion ended as Lando Norris secured enough points for the crown.
Max Verstappen says the biggest takeaway from his remarkable 2025 comeback, where he closed a 104-point deficit only to lose the title by two points, is the importance of never giving up, even when victory seems impossible.
Max Verstappen has topped the official F1 Power Rankings for the 2025 season, earning the highest average score from the panel despite narrowly missing out on the Drivers' Championship to Lando Norris. His dominant victory in Abu Dhabi sealed his status as the highest-rated driver.
New F1 world champion Lando Norris says he would "love" to race more against Lewis Hamilton next season, backing the seven-time champion to bounce back from a difficult first year at Ferrari. Norris believes the 2026 regulation reset gives everyone, including a struggling Ferrari, a fresh opportunity.
Williams Racing is handing the design choice for its 2026 pre-season car livery to its fans. Supporters can vote online from six distinct blue-themed options, with the winning design to debut on the FW48 at the start of the new era in Barcelona.
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.
Organizers have announced a new release of general admission and grandstand tickets for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, set to go on sale this Thursday. The sale offers fans a final chance to secure access to the Albert Park event.
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.
Lando Norris's 2025 Formula 1 world championship win is a landmark achievement for New Zealand's Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, the series where he won his first major single-seater title in 2016. Series organizers view Norris's success as 'mission accomplished' in developing world champions, with the next goal being to produce a homegrown Kiwi champion.
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.
