Norris welcomes Verstappen talking ‘nonsense’
Lando Norris said he welcomes title rival Max Verstappen talking “nonsense” about this year’s title fight, but insists he will remain fully focused on winning this year’s world championship.
Piastri wins Qatar sprint; claws back F1 title points
Oscar Piastri clawed back two valuable points on Formula 1 title rival Lando Norris with victory in a sprint race which left Max Verstappen clinging on to contention.
Verstappen on McLaren team orders: ‘It’s perfect!’
Max Verstappen said McLaren are right to avoid team orders in their title fight against him, adding that if any team tried to make him a No. 2 against a teammate, he would not stand for it.
Hamilton says he doesn’t regret joining Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton said his focus is already on 2026 after a disappointing first season with Ferrari, but stressed he does not regret joining the Italian team.
How do F1 sprint races work? Format, qualifying and more
F1 sprints are in-season events that can earn extra points in the standings. Check out more information on how they work now.
The key to Zilisch becoming NASCAR’s next big star: ‘Learn to lose’
The NASCAR Cup Series isn’t kind to rookies, no matter how highly touted, but that might not apply to Connor Zilisch when he steps up in 2026.
Verstappen: I’ll leave F1 if 2026 rules aren’t ‘fun’
Max Verstappen has told Lando Norris that if he was driving his McLaren the world championship would “easily” be over.
Alonso: Newey as team principal is ‘good news’
Fernando Alonso said Adrian Newey’s appointment as Aston Martin team boss is the “normal logical step” in the team’s quest to become world champions in the future.
Qatar GP: Verstappen, Norris in damage limitation mode
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will both be in damage limitation mode for Saturday’s sprint after Oscar Piastri’s surprising pole position added another unexpected twist in F1’s three-way title fight.
Norris: ‘Nothing needs to change’ for Qatar GP
A relaxed Lando Norris insisted it feels like business as usual ahead of a weekend in which he could clinch his first world championship.
