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McLaren CEO Zak Brown Issues Oscar Piastri Prediction

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has insisted Oscar Piastri will be a Formula 1 world champion and that it "could be next year." The Australian looked on course to secure a maiden drivers' championship this term, having raced into a 34-point lead over teammate Lando Norris after 14 rounds, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen 104 points down.

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Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda team radio calls were “bordering on menacing”, says Martin Brundle

Martin Brundle believes Red Bull's team orders call to Yuki Tsunoda during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was "bordering on menacing" Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that Red Bull's team radio instructions to Yuki Tsunoda during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix were "bordering on menacing".

Lando Norris News / ESPN / December 9

Norris' vulnerability makes him unique among F1's champions

In a sport where athletes are expected to be "badass," newly crowned F1 champion Lando Norris' openness to talking about his emotions is a rarity.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 9

Lando Norris Reveals 'Regret' Over Historical Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen Jibes

Lando Norris has conceded he regrets comments made about multiple Formula 1 world champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton after securing his maiden title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / HITC / December 9

Ferrari struggling to ease concerns over key element of Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 F1 car

Lewis Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari in 2025 was the worst of his 19-year F1 career, and there are early concerns about how their 2026 car is shaping up under the new regulations.

Charles Leclerc News / HITC / December 9

Aston Martin make ‘promise’ to sponsors as Charles Leclerc links swirl

With Fernando Alonso’s future in Formula 1 up in the air, Aston Martin may soon have to get involved in the driver market. Charles Leclerc has been mentioned as a possible candidate.

Jak Crawford News / AutoRacing1.com / December 9

Formula 1 News: Crawford and Antonelli top Abu Dhabi post-season test

The long 2025 Formula 1 season officially concluded today with American Jak Crawford (pictured) turning the fastest lap for Aston Martin. The 2025 season, having started with pre-season testing in … Read More

Charles Leclerc News / F1 on SI / December 9

Why 2026 Is ‘Now or Never’ For Charles Leclerc And Ferrari’s F1 Title Hopes

Charles Leclerc has dropped his biggest hint yet that he may leave Ferrari after 2026 if the Italian team isn't able to produce a competitive car. After recording his fourth winless season since joining the Maranello squad in 2019, Leclerc ended 2025 with seven podium finishes but only managed fifth in the championship.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / December 9

Max Verstappen has just sent the clearest message yet that he’s staying at Red Bull

Max Verstappen will be looking to reclaim his championship crown in 2026 after losing the 2025 title to Lando Norris. The Red Bull driver has dominated the ground effect era in Formula 1, winning four consecutive titles between 2021 and 2024.

Helmut Marko News / Yardbarker / December 9

Red Bull Racing staple Helmut Marko leaves at top of his game

Red Bull Racing staple Helmut Marko leaves at the top of his game

Marko has announced he will be leaving his role with the team.

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Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 9

Lando Norris unveils gold helmet to celebrate first F1 world title

Freshly crowned as 2025 Formula 1 world champion, Lando Norris has celebrated his Abu Dhabi title triumph with a gold helmet Lando Norris has celebrated his Formula 1 world title not just with a boozy night (and early morning) in Abu Dhabi, but also with a special helmet.

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Jak Crawford News / Motorsport / December 9

Jak Crawford tops Abu Dhabi F1 test, Mercedes quickest of mule cars

Jak Crawford has ended the final F1 action of the year fastest in Abu Dhabi; Andrea Kimi Antonelli was the quickest mule-car driver on 2026 tyres Two days after the conclusion of the 2025 season, F1 teams switched all focus to 2026’s new era.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / December 9

Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull in 2027 if next year’s car struggles

Laurent Mekies will be under serious pressure if RB doesn’t deliver a car that can fight for the title in 2026, and Max Verstappen’s future will become one of the main topics in the Formula 1 paddock.

Valtteri Bottas News / F1 on SI / December 9

Valtteri Bottas Begins 2026 F1 Preparations As Finn Officially Joins Cadillac

Valtteri Bottas has marked his first day as a Cadillac Formula 1 driver with a seat fitting at the team's Silverstone base. The Finnish driver will make his return to the F1 grid next season with the American manufacturer, which enters the sport as a brand new 11th team at the start of a new regulatory era.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 9

F1 Announces More Punishments for Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, and Others After Abu Dhabi GP

The stewards have handed out additional post-race sanctions following the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman, among others, receiving more punishment, in addition to the time penalties they served during the race.