Verstappen honored race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase as 'more than a friend' post-Abu Dhabi GP, acknowledging his emotional year amid confirmed promotion rumors for 2026. Despite title loss to Norris, Verstappen highlighted their 8-year partnership through 'fantastic achievements' and tough times.
Fuji TV becomes Formula 1's sole Japanese broadcaster from 2026-2030, ending its partnership with DAZN. The deal includes full race coverage across all platforms and debuts F1 TV Pro in Japan amid a 20% surge in local fanbase to 16.8 million since 2022.
Lando Norris clinched his maiden F1 world championship after a season-long duel with Oscar Piastri, overcoming team tensions, strategic gambles, and late-season pressure to become Britain's 11th champion. Key moments included weather-aided victories, controversial team orders, and flawless execution during the championship run-in.
Max Verstappen won Abu Dhabi but Lando Norris clinched the 2025 F1 title by two points as Red Bull's strategic options to disrupt McLaren's dominance proved ineffective. Analysis shows limited tactical flexibility in critical race scenarios.
Lewis Hamilton formally ended McLaren's 16-year drivers' title drought by congratulating Lando Norris as the new world champion. The seven-time champion revealed he advised Norris to 'continue doing you' during Abu Dhabi weekend, marking the first time since 2008 that a McLaren driver has won F1's top honor.
Max Verstappen secured victory in the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but Lando Norris claimed his maiden F1 world championship with a calculated third-place finish. Charles Leclerc delivered Ferrari's strongest drive of the season amid midfield battles defined by strategic gambles and costly penalties.
Lando Norris deliberately ignored his engineer's "no burnouts" warning to perform celebratory doughnuts after his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory, per newly released cockpit footage. The viral moment highlights F1's cultural shift toward embracing driver personality and fan engagement while testing team protocol boundaries.
Sky Sports' F1 analysts highlight unexpected highlights from the 2025 season, emphasizing how micro-moments of innovation and resilience defined the championship beyond Verstappen's dominance. Their selections reveal shifting fan engagement patterns and technical breakthroughs that could influence 2026 regulations.
McLaren confirmed Oscar Piastri's dramatic Turn 9 overtake of Lando Norris in Abu Dhabi wasn't spontaneous aggression but a choreographed tactic to exploit tire strategies and pressure Max Verstappen. Team boss Andrea Stella disclosed the move was pre-agreed to give both drivers optimal race positions while targeting Red Bull's potential vulnerability.
Lando Norris secured his maiden F1 championship by blending mental resilience with authenticity, proving drivers can win without conforming to traditional aggressive personas. His journey—from mid-season struggles to triumph—highlights how modern champions prioritize mental health advocacy and genuine fan connection as much as on-track skill.
Yuki Tsunoda received a 5-second penalty for weaving while defending against Lando Norris in Abu Dhabi, an incident that directly impacted the 2025 championship outcome. The Red Bull driver called the penalty 'very harsh' after Norris passed him to secure third place and the world title, with Tsunoda explaining his tactical defense strategy in the critical final laps.
Lewis Hamilton revealed he told Lando Norris to 'don't change anything' before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where the McLaren driver clinched his first world championship by two points over Max Verstappen despite finishing third. The advice echoed Hamilton's own 2008 title experience with McLaren, ending the team's 26-year drivers' crown drought.
