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 holds off Piastri; Norris 4th
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.
Piastri tops Qatar GP practice ahead of Norris
Oscar Piastri topped championship leader Lando Norris in practice for the Qatar Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen only sixth.
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.
Gasly remarks how ‘bad’ Hamilton’s Ferrari looked
Lewis Hamilton said Alpine’s Pierre Gasly came up to him after the Qatar sprint to remark on how bad Ferrari’s car looked.
LIVE: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 – build-up
Join us for live build-up of the Qatar Grand Prix from 3 p.m. with the race from 4 p.m. GMT.
Norris welcomes Verstappen talking ‘nonsense’
Lando Norris said he welcomes title rival Max Verstappen talking “nonsense” about the title fight, but insists he will remain fully focused on winning the 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.
Stroll: Horner is not joining Aston Martin – sources
Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll told the employees ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner will not be joining the Formula 1 team in any capacity, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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.
