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Disneyland has plenty of superfans. But few are like Jon Hale, a man who has spent the last 10 years racking up hours on the Cars-inspired Radiator Springs Racers ride at Disney California Adventure. 
The Brea, California, native will hold a world record for riding the attraction 15,000 times, a milestone he will hit this coming Monday, 8 December. This "happy place" for Hale has become an ...Keep reading

Lando Norris' bid to convert his championship lead into a first Formula 1 world title at the finale in Abu Dhabi got off to a strong start as he set the pace in Friday practice – but how did his championship rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri fair?

The drivers and teams report back on the final Friday of the season at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina Circuit.

Nico Hulkenberg has set out the target of repeating his “promising” Friday performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix during Saturday’s Qualifying, with the Kick Sauber driver ending both practice sessions in fifth place.

George Russell has admitted that Mercedes have work to do if they want to fight towards the front in Abu Dhabi, after a highly competitive day of practice left him anticipating “surprises” in the field.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been the season finale for over a decade, but what makes it so special? With the 2025 Championship coming to a thrilling conclusion this weekend, let’s explore what makes Yas Marina a perfect F1 season closer.

Charles Leclerc hailed his younger brother Arthur’s Free Practice 1 appearance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as a “very special moment”, with the Monegasque suggesting that it was the “only positive” from Friday after another tough outing for Ferrari.

Lando Norris set the pace on the opening day of action at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, building a commanding advantage over his championship rival Max Verstappen in the second practice hour.

Ollie Bearman was delighted with Haas’ performance on the opening day of action at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he was confidently in the mix in FP2, ending the session in fourth place.

While Max Verstappen was left feeling “fairly happy” with the balance of his Red Bull after Friday practice in Abu Dhabi, he fears the package is “not quick enough” to challenge for honours as things stand.

Jonathan Wheatley (Kick Sauber), Zak Brown (McLaren) and Laurent Mekies (Red Bull) talk to the press ahead of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton has taken a moment to reflect on his first year with Ferrari ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi. 
The seven-time Formula 1 champion joined the Maranello outfit in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes, during which he achieved six of his seven titles. 
Hamilton started the year on a high note with a sprint race victory during the second round in China. But as he ...Keep reading

As McLaren goes into Formula 1’s 2025 title decider with both drivers in contention for the world championship against Max Verstappen, two words come up again and again: papaya rules.
The phrase was coined by team principal Andrea Stella – “Andreas like to come up with different names for different things,” Lando Norris explained – and was first brought up on 1 September 2024, ahead ...Keep reading

As Formula 1 prepares for the final race of the 2025 season, the drivers have exchanged gifts for Secret Santa ahead of the Christmas break.
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, who is the oldest driver on the grid at 44 years old, was pictured and filmed unwrapping a walking stick. It comes as no surprise that the moment quickly gained traction on social media, with fans commenting on the funny ...Keep reading

How Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll prepare for the physical demands of F1.

How Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll prepare for the physical demands of F1.

How Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll prepare for the physical demands of F1.

How Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll prepare for the physical demands of F1.

After the first practice session in Abu Dhabi, championship leader Lando Norris was just 0.008s faster than Max Verstappen – but that gap grew to 0.363s in the second session. That is concerning for Red Bull on two fronts: firstly that set-up changes between the sessions failed to have the desired effect, and also that the second session is far more representative than the first because track ...Keep reading

Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.