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 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lando Norris secures world title
Lando Norris finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to clinch the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, while Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri did all they could to deny him by finishing first and second, respectively.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from the final race of the season.
Lando Norris crowned F1 world champion at Abu Dhabi finale despite Max Verstappen win
On Sunday, December 7, at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris made history.
By finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Norris secured his first-ever Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship - a title he clinched by a bare two-point margin.
Qatar GP: McLaren’s strategy howler hands Max Verstappen crucial victory, Carlos Sainz podium makes Williams’ dreams a reality, Red Bull announce 2026 driver lineup, and more
The triple-header season finale continued at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, November 30, with McLaren’s Lando Norris looking to secure the Drivers’ title in his thrilling fight with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
But after a disastrous strategy error from McLaren, the three-way battle for the championship goes down to the wire at Abu Dhabi, with Verstappen’s win, Sainz’s surprise podium, and Red Bull’s 2026 driver lineup the other important highlights of this season’s penultimate weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the five key talking points to come out of the Qatar GP.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, capitalising on a poor McLaren strategy that denied Lando Norris the chance to seal the 2025 Drivers’ Championship.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers of the race at the Losail circuit as the Drivers’ Championship goes all the way to the last race of the season.
Qatar GP preview: McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas, Max Verstappen’s title hopes, shock leadership changes at Aston Martin, and more burning questions
F1 returns to the fast and flowing Lusail Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, November 30, with all eyes firmly on the three-way championship battle between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
After a dramatic weekend both on and off track at Las Vegas, with McLaren’s double disqualification, Verstappen’s crucial victory, and a bombshell leadership change at Aston Martin, there is much to discuss as we continue the triple-header season finale.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, dives into five burning questions in the build-up to the Qatar Grand Prix.
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.
São Paulo GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, another Max Verstappen masterclass in Brazil, Ferrari in chaos after disastrous weekend, and more
F1 returned to the fan-favourite Interlagos Circuit for the São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, November 9.
A season-defining win for Lando Norris, another all-time great drive from Max Verstappen, and infighting at Ferrari, there is yet again a lot for F1 fans to discuss after a thrilling weekend of action.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of the São Paulo GP.
F1 news: Lando Norris hits back at critics after perfect Sao Paulo GP weekend
Lando Norris delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix and did not shy away from addressing the criticism that has followed him this season.
Over the weekend at Interlagos, Norris claimed pole position, won the Sprint, and took victory in the main race to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship. With three rounds remaining, he now leads his team-mate Oscar Piastri by 24 points.
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.
Mexico City GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, Haas’ Ollie Bearman battles the best for shock finish, Lewis Hamilton penalty controversy, and more
To the sound of the Mariachi, F1 made its way to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, October 26.
A championship-defining drive from Lando Norris, controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and a career-best finish for rookie Ollie Bearman - it was a weekend with no shortage of highlights.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the Mexican GP.
F1 news: Mexican GP winners and losers as Lando Norris overtakes Oscar Piastri in championship race
Lando Norris won the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday to move one point ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers from Mexico City as the fight for the championship gets ever closer.
2025 United States GP: Max Verstappen’s title hunt goes on, Oscar Piastri continues to struggle, Ferrari podium reignites Constructors’ P2 battle, and more
F1 began the Americas leg in Austin at the iconic Circuit of the Americas, home to the United States Grand Prix, on Sunday, October 19.
With Max Verstappen still in the hunt for a fifth world title win, leader Oscar Piastri struggling, and plenty of incidents throughout the weekend, there is yet again a lot for F1 fans to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at five of the biggest talking points to come out of the United States GP.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 United States Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the United States Grand Prix on a weekend which saw him edge ever closer towards McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Drivers’ Championship battle.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers of the race out in Austin as we head towards the end of the F1 season.
2025 Singapore GP: Statement victory for George Russell, ‘Papaya Rules’ cast shadow over McLaren’s Constructors’ win, Fernando Alonso’s foul-mouthed rant, and more
For the toughest race on the calendar, F1 returned to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, October 5.
A dominant performance from Mercedes’ George Russell, more ‘Papaya Rules’ controversy for McLaren despite a Constructors’ title win, and an angry Fernando Alonso - the weekend has once again given us plenty to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the 2025 Singapore GP.
Five reasons why McLaren won the 2025 Constructors’ World Championship
McLaren sealed the defence of their Constructors' Championship with six rounds to go at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, which was won by George Russell.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens takes a look at the main reasons behind their successful defence and dominance this Formula 1 season.
Singapore GP: McLaren win 2025 Constructors’ Championship amid more intrateam drama
McLaren’s night in Singapore saw them secure their second straight Constructors’ Championship, marking their 10th Constructors’ title overall.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished third and fourth, securing enough points to seal the title, marking the first time McLaren have clinched back-to-back Constructors' Championships since their winning streak between 1988 and 1991.
F1 news: Max Verstappen’s Monza and Baku wins send a warning to McLaren
Max Verstappen has forced his way back into the championship conversation with back-to-back victories at Monza and Baku, breathing new life into Red Bull’s season.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell looks at what his resurgence means for McLaren’s title hopes.
2025 Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen back in the title fight, McLaren make more mistakes, Carlos Sainz takes first Williams podium, and more
Following on from Monza, F1 returned to another high-speed circuit on the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, September 21.
A record-breaking qualifying session, a shock podium for Williams, and Max Verstappen possibly creeping back into the title fight - the weekend has given F1 fans plenty to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP.
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.