What was the closest drivers’ title battle in F1 history?
Ahead of the 2025 F1 drivers’ champion being crowned, take a look at the closest all-time battles between first and second in the standings.
Qatar GP: Verstappen wins as title goes to Abu Dhabi
The 2025 title fight will go down to the final round in Abu Dhabi after Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix while championship leader Lando Norris finished fourth.
Arvid Lindblad, Britain’s next F1 star?: All you need to know about new Racing Bulls driver, 18
Who is Arvid Lindblad, and why are Red Bull accelerating him into F1 so quickly? ESPN has you covered.
Christian Horner’s F1 return: Where next after Red Bull exit?
With Christian Horner now free to return to Formula 1 in 2026, speculation about his next landing spot is rife – ESPN ranks the likelihood of his options.
Qatar GP as it happened: F1 title goes to Abu Dhabi as Verstappen wins
Catch up on lap-by-lap commentary of the Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit as Max Verstappen moved to second in the championship standings.
All-time F1 drivers’ and constructors’ championship winners
The drivers’ championship and constructors’ championship are top prizes each Formula 1 season. Check out all-time winners 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.
Hadjar in, Tsunoda out as Red Bull make ’26 switch
Formula 1 rookie Isak Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull in 2026, while Liam Lawson will continue at junior team Racing Bulls alongside exciting teenage prospect Arvid Lindblad.
Being Max’s teammate: A timeline of Red Bull No. 2 failures
With Yuki Tsunoda the latest to lose his job, ESPN charts a timeline of missteps of Red Bull’s second drivers, showcasing how hard it is to be Max Verstappen’s teammate.
McLaren’s Qatar blunder has it on the brink of a 2007 rerun
In 2007, McLaren refused to favor either of its drivers, costing the team a title. After another botched call in Qatar, is history repeating itself?
