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Oscar Piastri could be Champion next year – Zak Brown

As Lando Norris crossed the line to become Champion in Abu Dhabi, teammate Oscar Piastri was forced to accept his efforts fell short. Despite leading the standings for 15 out of 24 races, a dip in form late in the season allowed Norris to retake the initiative.

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How Lewis Hamilton overruled Ron Dennis to drive on "Top Gear"

Former "Top Gear" boss Andy Wilman reveals how rookie Lewis Hamilton overruled McLaren chief Ron Dennis to tackle the BBC show’s Star in a Reasonably Priced

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 10

Lando Norris details winter break plans: "Forget that I drive in Formula 1"

Lando Norris has outlined his short but busy winter break McLaren's Lando Norris has detailed his winter break plans, including reviews with his team, the Woking outfit's Christmas party and time away with his friends.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / December 10

Max Verstappen’s 2026 testing comments leave Red Bull fans with low expectations

Red Bull Racing wrapped up their final day of on-track work for 2025 this week, but Max Verstappen was not part of the action. Red Bull Racing completed their last laps of 2025 on Tuesday, but Max Verstappen was absent as the team handed the post-season testing duties to newly promoted Isack Hadjar.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 10

Highest-paid F1 drivers in 2025: Max Verstappen still leads as Lando Norris chases

Forbes has ranked the highest-paid F1 drivers of 2025, with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris topping the rich list Forbes has revealed its list of the highest-paid Formula 1 drivers for 2025, and unsurprisingly, it doesn't quite mirror the drivers' standings following the end of this year's season.

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / December 10

Max Verstappen claims he didn’t lose 2025 F1 title in Spain, but should he be more self-critical?

Verstappen’s purposeful collision with George Russell at Barcelona seems even more unnecessary now that he’s missed out on the world title by two points; should he be more self-critical?

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 10

When does the 2026 F1 season start?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the 2026 Formula 1 season begins.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 10

Norris: I would love to race against Hamilton more

Newly-crowned Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has backed Lewis Hamilton to return to form in 2026 after the seven-time world champion experienced a difficult first year as a Ferrari driver.

Formula One News / HITC / December 10

Helmut Marko shares Max Verstappen’s reaction to his Red Bull departure

Helmut Marko’s time at Red Bull has officially come to an end after 20 years with the team. Marko, now 82, has been a constant presence in the Formula One paddock for decades.

Formula One News / HITC / December 10

Lando Norris reveals the ‘kick’ he received from Andrea Stella at McLaren in 2025

Lando Norris has become the 35th Formula 1 world champion as he clinched the title by two points in 2025. The Brit came a long way to grab his first F1 crown.

Lewis Hamilton News / AutoRacing1.com / December 10

Formula 1 News: Engineering suggestions from Hamilton ‘useless’ – Arrivabene

(GMM) Maurizio Arrivabene (pictured) has taken a swipe at Lewis Hamilton’s habit of sending Ferrari detailed technical “dossiers” – something the Italian says is counter-productive and historically meaningless.

Helmut Marko News / AutoRacing1.com / December 10

Formula 1 News: Rumors of Aston Martin switch ‘just silly’ – Marko

(GMM) After Red Bull confirmed that Dr Helmut Marko (pictured) will step down as motorsport advisor, the 82-year-old sat down with Kleine Zeitung to explain – in his own words … Read More

Jack Doohan News / AutoRacing1.com / December 10

Formula 1 News: Doohan splits with last-place Alpine, resurfaces at Toyota

(GMM) Jack Doohan (pictured) is severing ties with Alpine and switching his career momentum firmly toward Toyota – and potentially Haas – as the 2026 era approaches.

Oliver Bearman News / AutoRacing1.com / December 10

Formula 1 News: Bearman admits ‘life’s goal’ to race for Ferrari

(GMM) As speculation swirls around Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future, Oliver Bearman (pictured) has made clear that he remains fixed on the long-term dream that has powered him since childhood.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 10

Explained: Is Gianpiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull?

Red Bull has confirmed that Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is not leaving the Formula 1 team, amid rumours circulating online following Sunday's season finale in Abu Dhabi.

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Zak Brown News / HITC / December 10

Zak Brown explains why he took a job with McLaren instead of Formula 1 in 2016

McLaren have just claimed their first title double in 27 years after an impressive 2025 Formula 1 season. Lando Norris became the team’s first champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008, after beating the formidable Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in an intense finale.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 10

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc free to criticise Ferrari F1 team, says Fred Vasseur

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur said one of the most important qualities in an F1 driver is for them to ‘push the team to do a better job’ Ferrari

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Ferrari under pressure for 2026 as rivals monitor Leclerc’s availability

After the conclusion of an immensely difficult season, Ferrari hope to deliver a winning package in 2026. Not only will this impact their foundation for the new generation of Formula 1, but also Charles Leclerc’s future.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 10

Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in F1 in 2026?

BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 10

What’s really behind Helmut Marko’s Red Bull exit, and what does it mean for Max Verstappen?

Helmut Marko will leave Red Bull at the end of this year, despite initially holding a contract for 2026. But what are the reasons behind his exit, and what does it mean for Max Verstappen?

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 9

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".

Formula One 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

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.

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.