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New Year Honours List shows how undervalued Formula 1 has become after Lando Norris snub

Lando Norris’ historic F1 world title should have earned him royal recognition. Instead, Britain’s top motorsport honour went to an executive, not the driver who delivered their latest global triumph.

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F1 drivers share 2025 highlights: From Lando Norris's title win to Charles Leclerc's engagement

F1's drivers have been reflecting on their biggest on and off-track moments from 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, the Formula 1 drivers have been sharing

Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / December 31

Lewis Hamilton reveals the training routine keeping him mentally and physically strong at 40

Lewis Hamilton has explained how his training has evolved over 19 years in Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton has detailed how he remains mentally a d physically strong and how his training has changed over his 19 years in Formula 1.

Gabriel Bortoleto News / Motorsport / December 31

Gabriel Bortoleto explains how bruising Brazil GP was also "the most amazing experience"

Gabriel Bortoleto reflected on his difficult but unforgettable first Brazilian Grand Prix weekend Gabriel Bortoleto has shared his mixed feelings about his first home grand prix during his rookie season.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 31

2025 F1 report cards: Is a title enough to earn Norris an A?

With the calendar set to turn to 2026, ESPN looks back at the 2025 F1 season to assign letter grades to all 21 drivers in the world championship.

Franco Colapinto News / Motorsport / December 31

F1 2025 recap: Franco Colapinto wins the fight for Alpine’s second seat

As widely predicted before the start, Doohan didn't last the 2025 F1 season as he was replaced by Colapinto, but the Argentinian also suffered as Alpine's lack of development left it on the back foot As Alpine chief Flavio Briatore demonstrated in 2025, Red Bull isn't the only organisation in Formula 1 capable of making brutal driver decisions.

Christian Horner News / HITC / December 31

Christian Horner’s interest in Alpine is being framed as a Formula 1 comeback, but that interpretation falls short

This move exists because Alpine’s investor structure has created an exit route, and because Horner now wants control rather than another job. Alpine altered its structure in 2023 by selling a 24 percent stake to external investors.

Liam Lawson News / Motorsport / December 31

Liam Lawson raises over $50,000 for breast cancer research with suprcar hot laps

Racing Bulls F1 driver Liam Lawson raised more than $50,000 for breast cancer research Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has raised over NZ$50,000 for breast cancer research during the winter break.

Formula One News / HITC / December 31

Verstappen still defines the standard as Hamilton fades from the elite in the 2025 driver rankings

Max Verstappen’s peers and team bosses have once again named him Formula 1’s top driver, even after losing the 2025 championship. At the same time, Lewis Hamilton’s name vanished from both lists for the first time — a quiet but definitive shift in F1’s hierarchy.

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / December 31

F1 2025 recap: Oscar Piastri’s form falters to miss out on ultimate prize

After leading the Formula 1 championship, Piastri’s form fell off in the closing stages to finish the year in third After taking victory in the Dutch Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri was sitting pretty at the top of the Formula 1 championship.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Motorsport / December 31

Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes F1 suspension change cost me "two or three months"

Antonelli and his Mercedes Formula 1 team reflect on the costly suspension tweak that sent the Italian teenager's form into a tailspin through the middle part of 2025 Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli believes the team's ill-fated suspension change cost him "two or three months" of development during his first Formula 1 season.

Jack Doohan News / Total Apex Sports / December 30

Jack Doohan Signals End of Alpine Era as Haas Rumors Swirl

It looks like the road has finally run out for Jack Doohan at Alpine. In a move that feels like the closing of a complicated chapter, the Australian driver took to social media to share what appears to be a final goodbye to the French outfit.

Max Verstappen News / Field Level Media / December 30

Max Verstappen earns 5th straight Driver of Year nod

Max Verstappen was voted the Formula 1 Driver of the Year by his colleagues for the fifth straight year despite falling short of his fifth consecutive world championship.

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Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / December 30

Fernando Alonso takes delivery of a £210,000+ super SUV in Monaco

Fernando Alonso’s garage just got louder Fernando Alonso has taken delivery of an Aston Martin DBX S as he adds yet another high-performance car from the

Fred Vasseur News / Motorsport / December 30

Fred Vasseur on F1 2026 arms race: "It doesn't matter if we're P1 or P10 in Melbourne"

Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur thinks the competitive picture at Formula 1 2026's first race in Australia won't define the rest of the season Ferrari Formula

Formula One News / HITC / December 30

Lando Norris given clear reason why he’s not on the level of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

Lando Norris joined the ranks of Formula 1 champions in 2025, clinching the title with McLaren after an intense season-long battle. Piastri looked strong early on, especially after his win in Jeddah, which helped him maintain a lead for much of the season.

Esteban Ocon News / Motorsport / December 30

Esteban Ocon shows off his one-off Mansory Lamborghini Revuelto in first drive post

The Haas driver’s “Initiate” build is a one-of-one Revuelto and the start of Mansory’s first Formula 1 partnership Esteban Ocon has published a social post featuring his new customised Mansory Lamborghini Revuelto.

Gabriel Bortoleto News / Motorsport / December 30

F1 2025 recap: Gabriel Bortoleto justified Sauber’s faith in him

A mid-season boost for Sauber allowed Gabriel Bortoleto to show his class rather than see his 2025 Formula 1 debut slip fully under the radar Gabriel Bortoleto may have been the reigning Formula 2 champion, but by making his Formula 1 debut for the struggling Sauber squad the Brazilian's rookie season looked set to go unnoticed.

Fernando Alonso News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Fernando Alonso Shows Off $3.2 Million Aston Martin on Monaco Streets

Fernando Alonso is known for pushing limits on track, but during F1’s winter break, the Aston Martin driver reminded fans that his passion for performance

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.

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

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 / 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.

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Charles Leclerc to evaluate Ferrari future after first rounds of 2026

For both new and long-term viewers of Formula 1, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are seen as an inseparable duo. Since joining F1 in 2018 with Sauber, making the jump to Ferrari the following year, Leclerc’s objective has not only been to win a title – but to win a title with Ferrari.