Abu Dhabi closed the curtain on one of Formula Oneβs most dramatic seasons, with Lando Norris securing his first world championship. Beyond the race highlights, the paddock is already buzzing: What changes are coming next and how will the 2026 shift reshape the grid? I asked the key questions and gathered what to expect as F1 enters a new era.
I witnessed one of the most defining moments in recent Formula One history and this time, I watched it unfold from Abu Dhabi as a guest of Pirelli. Under the floodlights of Yas Marina, with the desert air turning electric long before the engines fired up, the 2025 season reached its final heartbeat. Max Verstappen won the race, yes, but the night belonged to Lando Norris, who crossed the line in third and emerged as the 2025 Formula One World Champion.
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