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Lewis Hamilton Plans ‘Phone In The Bin’ Reset After Brutal First Ferrari Season
Hamilton said he “won’t miss a single thing” about F1’s ground-effect era and is desperate to unplug after a draining first year at Ferrari. After only an eighth-place finish in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton capped a podium-less season. He vowed to throw his phone “in the fricking bin,” escape the “matrix,” and step away from constant photoshoots and off-track obligations.
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about 2 hours ago
‘My Mum And Dad Let Me Share This Dream’: Norris Dedicates Title To Family
New F1 world champion Norris said his Abu Dhabi drive was the payoff for “16 or 17 years” chasing a dream. He praised how his “best performances came when I needed them the most,” then turned emotional. “I’ve got my whole family, my girlfriend here… My mum and dad let me share this dream and today I got to share.”
By Tanish Chachra
about 2 hours ago
Max Verstappen Proud Of Red Bull ‘Comeback’ After Losing Title To Lando Norris
After winning in Abu Dhabi but losing the 2025 crown to Norris, Verstappen said on the radio not to dwell on disappointment. “Don’t be too disappointed. Certainly am not. We can be proud of our comeback,” he said, thanking Red Bull and Honda “for the past few years” and insisting they “closed it out in style” despite missing the championship.
By Tanish Chachra
about 2 hours ago
‘I Didn’t Think I Would Cry’: Lando Norris Soaks In First F1 Title
New world champion Norris admitted the emotions finally overflowed after sealing the 2025 crown in Abu Dhabi. “I’ve not cried in a while… but I did,” he laughed, thanking McLaren and his parents for backing his “long journey.” He said he now knows “what Max feels like a little bit,” praising rivals Verstappen and Piastri as “my two biggest competitors.”
By Tanish Chachra
about 2 hours ago
Lando Norris Clinches 2025 F1 Title With Abu Dhabi Podium
Norris finally shed the ‘nearly man’ tag, clinching his first Formula 1 championship with third place in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen won the race. Norris only needed a podium and delivered under crushing pressure. A bold move on Yuki Tsunoda proved decisive, sealing enough points for McLaren’s new champion and capping his long, often heartbreaking title chase.
By Tanish Chachra
about 3 hours ago
Red Bull Ex-Mechanic Tells Martin Brundle To ‘Get A Grip’ Over Norris–Tsunoda Row
Calum Nicholas jumped into the debate over Lando Norris’ pass on Yuki Tsunoda after the Red Bull driver was hit with a five-second penalty for weaving. Responding to Sky F1’s Brundle, who said Tsunoda “absolutely cannot” defend like that, Nicholas posted on X: “He was not forced off. Martin Brundle needs to get a grip on himself.”
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about 4 hours ago
Jannik Sinner Arrives In Abu Dhabi Paddock With GF Laila Hasanovic
Fresh off an impressive 2025 season, Sinner swapped tennis whites for paddock passes at the Abu Dhabi GP, arriving hand-in-hand with Danish influencer girlfriend Laila. Behind them walked coach Simone Vagnozzi and anti-doping chief Umberto Ferrara. As Verstappen, Norris and Piastri prepare for Sunday’s title showdown, Sinner is enjoying a rare, relaxed offseason trip.
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about 10 hours ago
Manager Hails Max Verstappen’s ‘Textbook’ Abu Dhabi Pole But Notes One Absence
Verstappen’s manager Raymond Vermeulen called Abu Dhabi qualifying a “team effort” and “textbook,” praising how Max “in the decisive moment pieced it together” without a tow. Yet he joked they’re “only missing the Mercedes up front” after beating Norris and Piastri to pole. For Sunday, he expects Max and Oscar to attack, with “sly Alonso” lurking in P6.
By Nischay Rathore
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about 10 hours ago
Oscar Piastri Wants McLaren Team Orders Clarified Before Abu Dhabi Start
Piastri says he still doesn’t know what McLaren expects of him on team orders before the Abu Dhabi decider. Sixteen points behind teammate Norris and starting third behind Verstappen and Norris, he told GPblog he “still has a chance” until one finishes ahead. He expects talks before lights out, calling it “a lot of sense to talk about that one.”
By Nischay Rathore
about 10 hours ago
Lando Norris Admits Only One Reason He’s ‘Disappointed’ With Abu Dhabi P2
Norris qualified second for the Abu Dhabi finale, 0.201s behind Max Verstappen, and said he was happy with his Q3 laps but frustrated to miss pole. He admitted McLaren “just didn’t have the pace today” and that “being behind the one person I want to be ahead of is the only reason for the disappointment,” with teammate Oscar Piastri starting third.
By Nischay Rathore
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about 10 hours ago
Zak Brown Reacts As Max Verstappen Grabs Abu Dhabi Pole With ‘Chucky’ Lap
McLaren boss Brown said he wasn’t surprised to see Verstappen seize Abu Dhabi pole, calling the four-time champion’s late surge “an awesome lap time… Chucky did it.” Verstappen’s 1:22.207 put him over two tenths clear of title rival Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri third. Brown insists McLaren “are playing to win,” not defend, in Sunday’s decider.
By Nischay Rathore
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about 23 hours ago
Lewis Hamilton Admits ‘Unbearable Anger And Rage’ After Third Straight Q1 Exit
Hamilton’s first Ferrari season hits a low with P16 in Abu Dhabi, his third straight Q1 exit after Qatar sprint qualifying heartbreak. Sixth in the standings and 78 points behind Leclerc, he’s staring at his first podium-less campaign. Admitting “unbearable anger and rage,” he says there is “not at the moment” a plan, adding the winter reset may test him.
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about 24 hours ago
Max Verstappen Admits He Needs ‘A Bit Of Luck’ For Title Push
After taking the Abu Dhabi pole, Verstappen sounded cautious about his title chances. “We will find out tomorrow. Will try to win the race, but we want to score a lot of points to still try and win that championship,” he said, adding, “We need a bit of luck with what’s happening behind us.” Max trails by 12 points.
By Tanish Chachra
1 day ago
Verstappen Grabs Abu Dhabi Pole as Norris and Piastri Line Up for Title Decider
Verstappen delivered again in Abu Dhabi, taking pole and claiming he's “incredibly happy” after nailing Q3 as temperatures fell. Norris joined him on the front row but admitted McLaren “were just not fast enough today,” even though a podium secured his first title. Piastri starts third, pleased with a “pretty good” lap as all three brace for a tense finale.
By Tanish Chachra
1 day ago
Lewis Hamilton Sets Unwanted Ferrari Record With Third Straight Q1 Exit
Hamilton’s Ferrari nightmare deepened with a third consecutive Q1 knockout and only P16 on the grid. The engineer radioed, “That’s P16, I’m afraid,” before Hamilton replied, “Every time, mate, I’m so sorry.” The seven-time champion still hasn’t seen a podium this season and now risks losing P6 in the standings to charging Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, ahead of season's last race.
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1 day ago
Lewis Hamilton Reportedly Picks Up 2025 Abu Dhabi Drivers’ Dinner Bill
Seventeen F1 drivers gathered for the traditional Abu Dhabi dinner, with only the Aston Martin pair and Nico Hulkenberg absent. Russell revealed Hamilton “was in charge of the order and… ordered everything,” hinting he paid the tab. Last year Bottas covered roughly “20,000 local money.” Hamilton also shared a group photo and heartfelt message as the 2025 season closed.
By Nischay Rathore
1 day ago
Lewis Hamilton Backs Isack Hadjar For ‘Difficult’ Red Bull Seat In 2026
Hamilton backed Hadjar to handle an “obviously quite difficult” Red Bull seat alongside Verstappen in 2026, praising his “phenomenal” rookie year and “great approach.” Promoted after a podium and P10 in the standings, Hadjar replaces Tsunoda, who drops to reserve and admits feeling “disappointed, and p***ed off” but vows to fight back. Hamilton hopes Tsunoda later gets “the right support.”
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1 day ago
Martin Brundle Urges McLaren To Back Lando Norris With Team Orders In Abu Dhabi
Brundle says McLaren will be “damned if they do, damned if they don’t” over team orders as Norris leads Verstappen by 12 points and Piastri sits four further back heading into the Abu Dhabi finale. He argues sacrificing Piastri for Norris may be necessary to stop Verstappen taking the title, even if it sparks internal controversy inside McLaren.
By Nischay Rathore
2 days ago
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s Garage Won’t Exchange Data as Both Chase 1st WDC
McLaren has put up virtual walls inside its garage, as both drivers remain alive in the championship fight. The team says their sides “will not exchange any set-up data this weekend,” with technical briefings held separately between each driver and dedicated engineers. It’s a clear sign McLaren is letting Norris and Piastri duel as both chase 1st World Drivers Championship.
By Raahib Singh
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2 days ago
Laurent Mekies ‘Hopeful’ About Yuki Tsunoda’s Future After Red Bull Reserve Demotion
With rookie Hadjar taking RB's second seat for 2026, Tsunoda has been parked in a reserve role, facing an uncertain future. Mekies told reporters, “I hope, and I think, that Yuki will get another chance. He will be reserve driver with us next year. You never know what's going to happen. That's a setback for him.”
By Raahib Singh
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2 days ago
Carlos Sainz Backs Lando Norris As Favourite For Abu Dhabi Title Decider
Sainz has backed Norris as favourite for the Abu Dhabi title decider, calling it “a Lando track” after last year’s dominant win “still hurts” him. He says the McLaren star must finish on the podium and “execute a perfect weekend” under pressure, but trusts how Norris has responded lately while still respecting Verstappen and Piastri in the fight.
By Nischay Rathore
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2 days ago
Isack Hadjar Accepts Early Defeat To Max Verstappen To Thrive At Red Bull
Hadjar will join Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026, starting with a reset under new regulations. He says, “It’s the best timing… we all start from scratch.” Calling Verstappen “the best driver on the grid,” he adds, “The goal is to accept that I’ll be slower the first month,” hoping to close the gap step by step.
By Nischay Rathore
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2 days ago
Max Verstappen Plays Down Pressure As He Chases Lando Norris For Fifth F1 Title
Norris leads Verstappen by 12 points, with Oscar Piastri 16 back, heading into Abu Dhabi with a podium enough to seal the championship. The Dutchman cut a 49-point gap over the last two races yet stayed relaxed: “I have four of those at home… I’ve already achieved everything I wanted in F1. Everything now is a big bonus.”
By Nischay Rathore
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2 days ago
Yuki Tsunoda Embraces 2026 F1 Sideline Role As Red Bull Reserve Driver
Tsunoda will sit out the 2026 F1 season after losing his Red Bull Racing seat to rookie Isack Hadjar but stays on as Red Bull’s reserve driver. He said he’s “excited to see from a different perspective” and hopes to follow Sergio Perez’s path back to the grid, pledging to stay in shape and “smash” any chance he gets.
By Nischay Rathore
3 days ago
Lewis Hamilton Salutes ‘Class Of 2025’ At Annual F1 Drivers’ Dinner
Hamilton shared a group photo from Abu Dhabi, calling the current grid the “Class of 2025”. He’s grateful to race drivers he now proudly calls "friends". The pre-Abu Dhabi dinner has become a regular end-of-season tradition since Hamilton organized a farewell meal for Sebastian Vettel in 2022, with the field reuniting each year to celebrate before the finale.
By Tanish Chachra
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