The Briton completed his first F1 test at Imola in February and took part in his first F1 session by taking the place of Max Verstappen in first practice at the Mexican GP in October, raising eyebrows with the sixth-fastest lap of the session.

Here you'll find the two best F1 stories of the day Monday 08 December 2025. Lando Norris won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen in a season-long battle.

Verstappen's epic comeback fell just short, but Red Bull's turnaround has the team brimming with confidence for 2026

The Dutchman won in Abu Dhabi from the pole position for a third straight race victory, a season-leading eighth and 71st of a stellar career.

Long-standing Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko is to leave at the end of the year, according to reports. The 82-year-old has long been a key figure for

The announcement that Isack Hadjar is to be promoted to the second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen for 2026 is confirmation of one of Formula One’s worst-kept secrets. The French-Algerian had been in pole position for months thanks to an impressive rookie year at sister team Racing Bulls.

Isack Hadjar will team up with his childhood hero Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year after an impressive rookie season.

This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy Lando Norris become the first British world champion since Lewis Hamilton by finishing third at yesterday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Sergio Perez aimed a cheeky dig at Red Bull after Lando Norris beat Max Verstappen to the 2025 Formula 1 world championship. Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday but it was not enough to stop Norris from being crowned champion after the McLaren driver finished third.

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.