Lando Norris wins the championship

Lando Norris wins the championship

Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 world championship after finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale, as Max Verstappen took victory over Oscar Piastri. Norris only needed to secure a top-three result to secure the championship, having started the race 12 points clear of Verstappen. Max Verstappen finished in second place and Oscar Piastri, after leading the championship for he majority of the season, took third place.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Boxall-Legge (motorsport.com)

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McLaren “Triple Crown” auction raises $19.9M

McLaren held a unique “Triple Crown” auction in Abu Dhabi with RM Sotheby’s and earned $19,927,500 for the team led by CEO Zak Brown. The No. 5 Arrow McLaren Dallara DW12-Chevrolet for Pato O’Ward’s Indianapolis 500 run sold for $848,750. A 2027 McLaren United AS WEC Hypercar went for $7,598,750, and the 2026 McLaren Formula 1 Team MCL40A-Mercedes sold for $11,480,000. Buyers will receive the cars with full support, VIP tickets to major events, access to the McLaren Technology Centre, and autographed items from the drivers.

Click here to read the full article by Marshall Pruett (racer.com)

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Kvapil to race full time for JR Motorsports

Carson Kvapil was first announced to share JR Motorsports’ No. 1 Chevrolet with Connor Zilisch in 2026, which looked like a demotion. Even without a win, Kvapil reached the Championship 4 in 2025, proving he can compete. Later, JR Motorsports confirmed he will race full-time in 2026, though he may drive different cars in the season. He will try to get his first career win and make the Championship 4 again, while Justin Allgaier and Sammy Smith will stay full-time in the No. 7 and No. 8 cars.

Click here to read the full article by Asher Fair (beyondtheflag.com)

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F1 ACADEMY’s Weug to test Ferrari 296 GT3

Maya Weug, 2025 F1 ACADEMY runner-up, will test a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse, funded by F1 ACADEMY. She earned this chance after a strong season and is the first female in the Ferrari Driver Academy. The test takes place on December 8 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This move supports her goal for a 2026 seat and inspires more female drivers.

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Joe Gibbs Racing searches for temporary driver

Brent Crews signed a full-time deal with Joe Gibbs Racing for 2026, but he cannot race the full season because he does not turn 18 until late March. His age blocks him from four of the first seven events, so the team must place another driver in the No. 19 car for those rounds. He can race at COTA, Phoenix and Martinsville because those tracks fit age-limit rules, and his first race as an 18-year-old will be at Rockingham in early April. Joe Gibbs Racing has not confirmed which substitute will cover the early races, though Aric Almirola or other team drivers could step in.

Click here to read the full article by Asher Fair (beyondtheflag.com)