Sergio Perez amplified speculation about his Red Bull exit by sharing an Avengers-themed meme suggesting unfair treatment, reigniting debates about his performance legacy and the team's development priorities during his tenure.
Lando Norris secures 2025 F1 title over Max Verstappen, prompting his switch to #1 for 2026. Verstappen gracefully accepts Kimi Antonelli's post-race apology amid reports of Helmut Marko's Red Bull exit and Isack Hadjar's imminent team debut.
Liam Lawson admitted fault for his five-second penalty at the Abu Dhabi GP, calling his late defensive move against Oliver Bearman 'probably my bad.' The Racing Bulls driver fell to P18 after the stewards ruled his weaving between Turns 8-9 constituted erratic driving, adding a super license point to his tally.
Lando Norris clinched the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship by two points over Max Verstappen despite the Dutchman's dramatic late-season surge. The razor-thin margin and McLaren's equal-driver policy have ignited debate about whether Norris truly earned the title or benefited from circumstances beyond pure performance.
Lando Norris overcame early-season doubts to clinch his first F1 title while Max Verstappen expressed unexpected contentment despite losing the championship. Lewis Hamilton plans a complete winter disconnection as teams analyze critical lessons from the season finale ahead of 2026's technical reset.
All 10 F1 teams are testing Pirelli's 2026-spec tires on modified 'mule' cars at Yas Marina, with half the grid skipping track time. The session focuses on validating next year's narrower tires amid uncertain downforce predictions, while rookies like Arvid Lindblad gain crucial experience ahead of 2026 debuts.
Lewis Hamilton urges Ferrari to reshuffle team personnel after winless debut season, with Martin Brundle identifying the critical absence of trusted engineer Peter Bonnington as the root cause of communication breakdowns. The seven-time champion's strained relationship with current race engineer Riccardo Adami contrasts sharply with Verstappen's seamless partnership with Lambiase.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko plans to leave the team after 2025, concluding his two-decade tenure. The 82-year-old's departure—confirmed by multiple sources—creates major uncertainty for Max Verstappen, who previously vowed to follow Marko out the door. This follows Christian Horner's mid-season exit, signaling a profound leadership shift at the championship-winning squad.
While Lando Norris secured the drivers' crown, six overlooked incidents—including Stroll/Bearman's penalty-filled duel and Alonso's tactical driving—reshaped Abu Dhabi's finale, impacting constructors' standings and exposing Mercedes' alarming decline.
Red Bull is parting ways with motorsport advisor Helmut Marko after 20 years, ending his contract early despite its 2026 expiration. The move, confirmed by F1 insiders, follows Christian Horner's July exit and threatens Max Verstappen's future with the team amid leadership instability.
Lando Norris confirms he'll race with #1 in 2026 after securing his maiden F1 drivers' title, admitting he's been 'overwhelmed' by global fan messages. The 25-year-old McLaren star reflects on ending the team's 26-year championship drought while addressing pressure to defend his crown.
McLaren's intentional split tire strategy with Piastri on hards prevented Verstappen from slowing the pack in Abu Dhabi, securing Norris' narrow championship win despite Verstappen's race victory. Team principal Andrea Stella confirmed the tactical move neutralized Red Bull's potential interference attempts during the season finale.
