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Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris speaks to BBC Sport about the pivotal moment that led to him winning his first title.

Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris speaks to BBC Sport about the pivotal moment that led to him winning his first title.

Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris speaks to BBC Sport about the pivotal moment that led to him winning his first title.

The 2025 Formula 1 competitive season may be over, but track activity is not: all 20 cars will be in action in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Each team will have one mule car driven by one or both race drivers, featuring Pirelli’s new range of rubber for the 2026 season, with slightly smaller and narrower tyres.
Even the tyres’ construction will be significantly different due to F1’s new ...Keep reading

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

Newly crowned Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has announced he will race with the number one on his McLaren car in the 2026 campaign.
The 26-year-old claimed a maiden title on Sunday by finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, meaning he ended Max Verstappen’s run of four, consecutive championships. 
It means Norris has now received the option of racing with the #1 next year, as ...Keep reading

Frankie Muniz, who recently turned 40, will continue to compete full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series, again driving the No. 33 Ford for Team Reaume.
Muniz revealed the news in a special announcement in New York City, which included some racing plans outside of NASCAR as well. 
Muniz will also compete full-time in the SRO GT4 America championship, driving a Mustang GT4 for Techsport Racing ...Keep reading

On Monday, Alpha Prime Racing confirmed that they have signed Lavar Scott for the full 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series schedule, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet.
"Don’t know what to say or type," Scott posted on social media. "Just thank you to everyone involved. Had a dream and plan since 3 years old, and it’s actually happening. INSANE feeling."
The 22-year-old ...Keep reading

Marcus Ericsson has been added as the final piece of Wayne Taylor Racing’s lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
A full-time driver for Andretti Global in the IndyCar Series, Ericsson will drive the No. 45 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in the 24-hour endurance classic in January, alongside Danny Formal, Trent Hindman and Graham Doyle. 
“I’m super excited to be back racing with Wayne ...Keep reading

Lando Norris had plenty of people to celebrate his title success with after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including his family, friends, Team Principal Andrea Stella and McLaren CEO Zak Brown. But the man he owes much to is the same man who talked him across the line to take his debut World Championship, Race Engineer Will Jospeh.

Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi...

2025 F1 Academy driver Maya Weug has secured a fully funded GT3 test after finishing second in the drivers' standings in her second season in the all-female racing series.
The 21-year-old driver's test in a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse is to be fully funded by F1 Academy.
Weug has been a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2021 and is the first female driver to join the Maranello ...Keep reading

Laurent Mekies has applauded McLaren’s strategy for Formula 1’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which left his Red Bull team with a tough decision to make for Max Verstappen.
After qualifying third, Oscar Piastri was given hard tyres for the opening stint of the race, unlike Verstappen’s and Lando Norris’ mediums. This meant Piastri stayed out longer, and a potential well-timed ...Keep reading

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.