McLaren's Lando Norris sobbed tears of joy and relief as he won the Formula One championship for the first time and ended Max Verstappen's four-year reign with a nervy third place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

The sun was literally setting on the Yas Marina circuit during the dusk-to-night race, providing both a visually stunning scene as well as a wonderful metaphor for the end of the Formula 1 (F1) season in 2025.

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A Formula 1 driver will start the F1 2026 season on the brink of a race ban after the FIA took action over an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix breach.

Dozens of activations kept the weekend buzzing with star-studded sightings, exclusive viewing experiences and tight-lipped after-parties

F1 is getting a makeover at more than 200 miles per hour, with next season set to feature new teams, a new race and entirely new cars.

Helmut Marko is set to leave Red Bull at the end of the season, bringing to an end his longstanding relationship with the Formula 1 giants, according to reports. Motorsport Week reported yesterday that speculation had mounted in the immediate aftermath of the season finale in Abu Dhabi that Marko could be headed for the exit door.

Lewis Hamilton’s phone’s going in the bin, it’s a farewell to Renault engines, Sauber, and DRS, and—oh, already—the 2026 launch plans are taking shape. Autoweek rounds up some of the non-title talking points from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.