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Norris reacts to “pretty insane” first F1 world title after P3 in Abu Dhabi GP
Lando Norris did all he needed at the 2025 F1 season finale in the Abu Dhabi GP, finishing third and becoming the 35th FIA Formula One World Champion in history, and the first for McLaren since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. Why he believes “consistency” was key to securing the title Speaking to Sky Sports, the…
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F1 | Race | Abu Dhabi GP | Norris seals championship despite Verstappen win
With the pressure of the World Championship title on the line, Max Verstappen grabbed a commanding pole for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri followed suit, meaning the championship top three were to lead the field out at the start. Verstappen retains lead in opening sequence At lights out it is…
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F2 | Abu Dhabi GP | Feature Race | Duerksen takes the win, while Invicta brings home Teams’ Championship
It was time for the final F2 showdown at the Abu Dhabi GP with the feature race ahead. But first, here’s what happened during the Sprint. Arvid Lindblad made the most of his pole position to claim victory in a dramatic 23-lap sprint at Yas Marina, converting the pressure and opportunities the circuit offered into…
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2025 F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin reflects on Mercedes and Iron Dames support throughout her career
With the 2025 F1 Academy season now concluded, Prema Racing’s Doriane Pin appeared on the Fast Forward with PitStopNic podcast to reflect on the support she has received from both Mercedes and Iron Dames throughout her career. The 21 year-old race with Prema Racing under the backing of Mercedes for a second year running, Pin…
Hadjar has “no regrets” after P9 in F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
Racing Bulls driver, Isack Hadjar, made his sixteenth Q3 appearance, qualifying P9 for the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. Even through he performed better in Q2, the French driver still had “no regrets” over final Q3 results. The rookie’s strongest effort came in Q2, where he set a 1:22.997, 0.075s quicker than his push lap in…
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Campos Jr celebrates Abu Dhabi Sprint Race double podium: “It has been a very positive day”
Campos Racing arrived at the 2025 F2 season finale at Yas Marina sitting third in the Teams’ Championship on 239 points. While the team entered the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend mathematically outside the title fight, their prospects improved significantly following a highly successful Sprint Race. While speaking to the media after the race, Team…
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“It’s an advantage”: Stella on McLaren’s position heading into the F1 Abu Dhabi GP
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella remained calm and composed as he analysed the key strategic moments of the F1 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying, including the tow Yuki Tsunoda provided team mate Max Verstappen in Q3 and the implications for Sunday’s race. With one McLaren on the front row and another on the second, Stella believes…
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“It was very stressful”: Tsunoda on giving Verstappen a tow to achieve pole position in F1 Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying
Qualifying at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP delivered one of the tightest sessions of the season, with Yuki Tsunoda narrowly scraping through each stage to ensure he could assist teammate Max Verstappen in the fight for pole position. Floor damaged in a pitlane collision in FP3 Tsunoda’s qualifying challenge began even before Q1. Late in…
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Bortoleto proud of one of the “best laps” of his career for P7 in F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
Gabriel Bortoleto equalled his best ever F1 qualifying result with a fantastic P7 on the grid for the Abu Dhabi GP. The Brazilian rookie made it 12-12 against Nico Hülkenberg in the Grand Prix qualifying head-to-head. It was the first time since Azerbaijan that he did it. The 21-year-old was very pleased speaking in the…
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24H Series Middle East | 12H Malaysia | Race | Origine Motorsport takes historic win after late penalty
China’s Origine Motorsport claimed an unexpected triumph at the first Michelin 12H Malaysia under the floodlights of PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit on Saturday evening. The victory came after a late four-lap penalty was applied to fellow Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) team Herberth Motorsport. Robert Renauer had crossed the line first in the No.91 Herberth…