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Ex-F1 Driver Sends Bold 'Disappointed Max Verstappen' Warning to Lando Norris over 2026 Title Defense

Max Verstappen lost out on the 2025 driver’s title under very disappointing circumstances. After achieving a dramatic comeback in performance in the final half of the year, Verstappen quickly closed down on the 104-point deficit to the forefront.

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Lewis Hamilton Admits Ground-Effect Cars Ruined His F1 Prime

Lewis Hamilton suffered miserably in terms of performance ever since the ground-effect era was introduced in 2022. The Briton was coming off a championship-loss in 2021 and title winning streak before that.

Fernando Alonso News / FirstSportz / December 29

Fernando Alonso Stuns Monaco by Cruising a $10 Million Ultra-Rare Mercedes

Fernando Alonso suffered from a woeful outing in the 2025 season. The Asturian was unable to achieve any notable results over the year. However, the year ended rather positively for him as his longtime girlfriend, Melissa Jimenez, is reportedly pregnant, with the delivery being expected around March 2026.

Esteban Ocon News / Motorsport / December 28

Esteban Ocon returns to his roots at Normandy kart track in emotional throwback

Esteban Ocon revisited a childhood karting track in Normandy Esteban Ocon has returned to one of the karting tracks in Normandy that he raced at as a child.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 28

Guenther Steiner backs Isack Hadjar ahead of Red Bull switch as he names his rookie of the year

Guenther Steiner named Isack Hadjar his rookie of the year after the Racing Bulls driver rebounded from an early-season crash Guenther Steiner branded Isack Hadjar 'rookie of the year' after he finished 12th in the drivers' standings with 51 points, ahead of his Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson in 14th with 38 points.

Lewis Hamilton News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

Lewis Hamilton Set to Retain Ferrari Race Engineer Adami for 2026 Campaign

It looks like the voice in Lewis Hamilton’s ear isn’t going anywhere. Despite a rocky debut season in red that left fans and pundits speculating about a shake-up, reports indicate that Riccardo Adami will remain Hamilton’s race engineer for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Oliver Bearman News / Motorsport / December 28

F1 2025 recap: Oliver Bearman’s full-time debut proves he’s on course for success

Making his full-time Formula 1 debut for Haas in 2025, Bearman further confirmed that he is still on course to one day drive for Ferrari - even if his maiden season wasn't plain sailing Oliver Bearman entered Formula 1 with a bang when he was thrown in at the deep end, deputising for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 28

Explained: F1's 24-race future from 2026 onwards

As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.

Lewis Hamilton News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Lewis Hamilton’s extensive 2026 preparations with Ferrari revealed

Lewis Hamilton’s first year at Ferrari ended as his worst campaign in Formula 1. It was only his second season without winning a race, and his first without a podium finish.

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / December 28

F1 2025 recap: Carlos Sainz shines despite move to the midfield

After a rough start at Williams in the early rounds of 2025, Sainz rebuilt his - and the team's - standing in Formula 1 Carlos Sainz rounded out his 2024 Formula 1 campaign at Ferrari with one final podium for the Scuderia, which dropped him for the new season in favour of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Formula One News / HITC / December 28

Nico Rosberg opens up on rivalry moments with Lewis Hamilton

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton had one of the most heated rivalries Formula 1 has ever seen. Their time together at Mercedes brought some incredible title battles, with Hamilton taking three championships to Rosberg’s one.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / December 28

Max Verstappen Takes a Brutal Dig at McLaren over Blunders That Almost Cost Them 2025 Title

McLaren was ironically one of the few teams that committed multiple blunders in terms of strategy over the 2025 season. Though the team picked up both title wins, they still committed many errors that could have cost them heavily.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Motorsport / December 28

Kimi Antonelli surprises go-karters as he goes undercover at Milton Keynes track

Andrea Kimi Antonelli went undercover at Daytona Milton Keynes during the winter break under the alias "Henry Shovlin" Andrea Kimi Antonelli decided to go undercover at a Milton Keynes go-kart track at the start of the Formula 1 winter break.

Fernando Alonso News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Fernando Alonso Spotted in Rare Mercedes as He Prepares for Fatherhood

Fernando Alonso has never blended racing legacy with real-life moments quite like this. During the winter break, the Aston Martin driver was seen driving

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Pierre Gasly News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Pierre Gasly Vows to Outwork Every Driver on the F1 Grid for 2026 Redemption

There is a specific kind of silence that falls over a racing garage when the season hasn’t gone according to plan. It’s not a peaceful quiet. It’s heavy.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 27

Guenther Steiner backs Max Verstappen to avoid 2026 slump in Sebastian Vettel comparison

Guenther Steiner believes Max Verstappen will continue to dominate in 2026 Guenther Steiner has argued that four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is unlikely to see a similar fate to former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel in 2026.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / December 27

Kimi Antonelli Brands Max Verstappen as The 'Mentor to All F1 Rookies'

Max Verstappen is amongst those drivers who do not differentiate between rookie and veteran drivers. The Dutchman always showcases love and respect towards the young generation of drivers coming into Formula 1.

Formula One News / HITC / December 27

The crash that cost Rosberg and Hamilton £360K and nearly ended both careers

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton grew up as close friends, but their relationship changed dramatically once they became rivals at the top of Formula 1.

Oscar Piastri News / FirstSportz / December 27

Jacques Villeneuve Declares Oscar Piastri Threw Away the F1 Title

Oscar Piastri was unable to emerge victorious in the 2025 driver’s title fight despite leading in the standings for a majority of the season. Piastri cracked under pressure and couldn’t keep up with the positive performances.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

F1: Turkish GP closer to calendar return as talks advance

Last week’s announcement of the Portugal GP returning to the calendar (2027-28) came after months of negotiations. As reported by LWOS earlier in the year, Portimao’s circuit organisers worked hard towards securing an F1 return.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / December 27

Press F1 for help: How does tyre strategy work in Formula 1?

Perhaps one of the toughest parts of Formula 1 for new fans to understand is how teams use their tyres. Between the different types of tyres that they can use, the impact of wear on them, pit stops, and more, the success or failure of a race is often impacted by how well teams and drivers are able to manage their wheels.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Max Verstappen’s Long-Time Engineer Reportedly Targeted by Rival Team

Max Verstappen’s long-time Red Bull Racing race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is reportedly being targeted by a rival Formula 1 team, raising questions about a potential off-track shake-up involving one of the most successful driver-engineer pairings of the modern era.

James Vowles News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Vowles says rival 'trying to create narrative' about Mercedes engines

Assumptions about the 2026 Mercedes engine are largely unfounded, believes James Vowles. The Williams team principal has provided some commentary on the consensus about Mercedes power.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / December 23

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: 'Is that Glock?'

One of the most iconic Formula 1 calls of all time, the 2008 Formula 1 Championship finale is a story that every Formula 1 fan needs to know. This was the year that Lewis Hamilton won his first Drivers’ Championship, beating Felipe Massa on the final drive of the season at the Brazil Grand Prix.