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Nick Sanchez released from Big Machine Racing in abrupt split

Motorsport - Mon, 2025-12-08 13:14
In a unexpected announcement on Monday morning, Nick Sanchez revealed that he will not return to the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in 2026.
"Over the weekend, I was informed hat I will not be driving the No. 48 for Big Machine Racing in 2026," Sanchez said in a statement. "I'm grateful to Scott Borchetta, Patrick Donahue, everyone at Chevrolet and the whole team. I am proud of all we have ...Keep reading

McLaren highlights two turning points that shaped Lando Norris into an F1 champion

Motorsport - Mon, 2025-12-08 12:45
McLaren chief Andrea Stella believes the experience of going up against Max Verstappen and his response to his early Formula 1 2025 difficulties were key to Lando Norris' maiden championship win.
Norris prevailed over defending champion Verstappen after a tense title showdown in Abu Dhabi, with the McLaren drivers' third place enough to take his first world championship by two points.
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The advice Lewis Hamilton gave to Lando Norris ahead of title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP

Motorsport - Mon, 2025-12-08 12:40
Lewis Hamilton has revealed the advice that he offered Lando Norris ahead of the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The McLaren driver went on to finish the race in third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, which was enough to clinch his first championship title.
"I'm really, really happy for him," Hamilton told the media after the race. "He did such a great job this season."
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Norris’ parents open up on ‘relief’ at son’s title win

Formula 1 - Mon, 2025-12-08 12:11
Lando Norris’ parents have been sharing their emotions after their son claimed his debut World Championship in Abu Dhabi, with the victory coming as a “relief” following an eventful season and a “long journey” to this point.

Tsunoda ‘gave it everything until the end’ for Red Bull

Formula 1 - Mon, 2025-12-08 12:11
Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull career came to a close with a 14th place finish at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, the Japanese racer finishing his first season with the team in 17th place in the standings. But that position does not tell the full story of what happened in a thrilling season finale.

Winning ‘the Lando way’ – how Norris became World Champion

Formula 1 - Mon, 2025-12-08 12:11
F1 TV experts Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe join Tom Clarkson in the Yas Marina paddock for the latest episode of F1 Nation after Lando Norris was crowned Formula 1 World Champion for the first time.

WATCH: Norris' first in-depth interview as the new World Champion

Formula 1 - Mon, 2025-12-08 12:11
Lando Norris became just the 35th different driver in Formula 1's 75-year history to claim the Drivers' Championship, with third-place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title-decider just enough.

The key role Piastri played that helped seal Norris' title

Formula 1 - Mon, 2025-12-08 12:11
While Lando Norris celebrated his maiden F1 title, it was easy to forget the role his championship rival and team mate Oscar Piastri played in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Mark Hughes tells us more...

F1 legends and rivals flood social media with praise after Lando Norris' championship win

Motorsport - Mon, 2025-12-08 11:59
The Formula 1 grid has taken to social media to congratulate Lando Norris on his first drivers' championship title after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 
The Briton secured the championship with a third-place finish at the Yas Marina Circuit behind race winner Max Verstappen and his team-mate Oscar Piastri in second.
As Norris's celebrations went on late into the night, his fellow drivers and ...Keep reading

'That's life' - Verstappen and Piastri react to missing out on title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 11:38
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

'That's life' - Verstappen and Piastri react to missing out on title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 11:38
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

'That's life' - Verstappen and Piastri react to missing out on title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 11:38
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

'That's life' - Verstappen and Piastri react to missing out on title

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 11:38
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

Jack Miller: Yamaha M1 shouldn’t suit my riding style, but I’ve made it work

Motorsport - Mon, 2025-12-08 10:55
Jack Miller feels the Yamaha M1 isn’t a natural fit for his riding style in MotoGP, but has learned how to get the best from the bike during his first season with Pramac in 2025.
Miller found refuge at Yamaha’s satellite squad after being dropped by KTM at the end of 2024, signing a contract directly with the factory to race alongside Miguel Oliveira.
The M1 became the fourth different ...Keep reading

'This is not my world championship, this is ours'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 10:20
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

'This is not my world championship, this is ours'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 10:20
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

'This is not my world championship, this is ours'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 10:20
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

'This is not my world championship, this is ours'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 10:20
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

'This is not my world championship, this is ours'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2025-12-08 10:20
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

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