Abu Dhabi GP: Debriefing the 2025 F1 season - Lando Norris a worthy champion, Max Verstappen’s statement victory, a look towards 2026, and more
On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 F1 season came to an end with McLaren’s Lando Norris delivering a professional P3 finish to secure his first-ever World Drivers’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to the title, the Brit brought the curtain down on what has been another thrilling year of action. And with just under 90 days until the circus gets going again in Melbourne, there is a lot to unpack in the build-up to a new era of F1.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, analyses the major talking points to come out of the season finale at Abu Dhabi.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 Las Vegas GP
Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, narrowing the gap to championship leader Lando Norris to just 24 points after both McLarens were disqualified.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers of the race in Nevada as the Drivers’ Championship takes yet another unexpected turn.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix as Norris takes control of title race
Lando Norris triumphed at the Brazilian Grand Prix over the weekend, winning both the Sprint and main race to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 24 points.
Elsewhere, Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable recovery drive, narrowly missing out on second place after starting from the pit lane, while Oscar Piastri once again lost out to his rivals.
With everything still to play for, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the biggest winners and losers from São Paulo.
F1 news: Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto attracting attention from top F1 teams
Gabriel Bortoleto’s impressive start to life in Formula 1 has not gone unnoticed.
The 21-year-old Brazilian is quickly earning praise across the paddock after showing strong pace and maturity in his rookie season with Sauber.
2025 Italian GP winners and losers: Max Verstappen’s record-breaking return, McLaren’s controversial driver decisions, Lewis Hamilton’s regained confidence at Ferrari, and more from Monza
Following a dramatic return to action at Zandvoort, the F1 season roared on at the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza for the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, September 7.
A record-breaking weekend for Max Verstappen, more micro-management from McLaren, and the tale of two rookies - the ‘Temple of Speed’ has once again delivered some big talking points.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at five winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.
2025 Hungarian GP winners and losers: Lando Norris gains title momentum, Ferrari suffer ‘extremely frustrating’ weekend, Gabriel Bortoleto continues to shine, and more
For the 40th time, F1 took to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, August 3, held at the tight and twisty Hungaroring.
With Lando Norris’ one-stop gamble earning him an important points swing in the championship battle, Ferrari suffering yet another disastrous weekend, and heroics from both Gabriel Bortoleto and Aston Martin, there is certainly a lot to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five biggest winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
2025 Austrian GP talking points: Lando Norris bounces back from Oscar Piastri clash, Max Verstappen suffers DNF at Red Bull Ring, Ferrari floor upgrades pay off, and more
Following a dramatic race in Canada, F1 returned to Europe on Sunday, June 29, for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
With Lando Norris responding in dominant fashion to his collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen seeing his title hopes dashed on the first lap, and Ferrari seemingly getting back on track, there is plenty to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five big talking points to come out of the 2025 Austrian GP.