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The Big Question: Is Lewis Hamilton’s time at the top of Formula One over? 

epa12571463 Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives ahead of a practice session for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 05 December 2025. The 2025 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be held at the Yas Marina Circuit racetrack on 07 December.  EPA/ALI HAIDER
epa12571463 Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives ahead of a practice session for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 05 December 2025. The 2025 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be held at the Yas Marina Circuit racetrack on 07 December.  EPA/ALI HAIDER

Lando Norris, the Formula One world champion, is a class act

McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with this team after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion.
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with this team after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion.

McLaren nightmare gives F1 a three-horse finale in Abu Dhabi

Race winner Max Verstappen (second from left), McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Williams' Carlos Sainz (far right) at post-race interviews after the Qatar Grand Prix.
Race winner Max Verstappen (second from left), McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Williams' Carlos Sainz (far right) at post-race interviews after the Qatar Grand Prix.

Thanks to a micrometer, a macro shift is on the cards as Max Verstappen’s F1 comeback gathers pace

Red Bull's Max Verstappen lifting his trophy in triumph after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov 22.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen lifting his trophy in triumph after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov 22.

Max Verstappen’s mellow moments show he is not just F1’s anti-hero

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (left) pouring champagne on Mercedes'Kimi Antonelli as they celebrate on the podium after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (left) pouring champagne on Mercedes'Kimi Antonelli as they celebrate on the podium after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Norris v Piastri battle is great box office for Formula One

Fans are pictured holding posters depicting McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in traditional Day of the Dead apparel ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.
Fans are pictured holding posters depicting McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in traditional Day of the Dead apparel ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

McLaren need a strategy relook with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on the rampage

Max Verstappen celebrating with the Red Bull team after the Dutchman won the Formula One United States Grand Prix on Oct 19.
Max Verstappen celebrating with the Red Bull team after the Dutchman won the Formula One United States Grand Prix on Oct 19.

‘Papaya rules’ still in force with McLaren drivers free to race

McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris banged wheels at Turn 3 in the first lap of the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 5.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris banged wheels at Turn 3 in the first lap of the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 5.

Can we expect more Red Bull sorcery in Singapore?

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen arrives in the parc ferme after winning the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen arrives in the parc ferme after winning the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)

Too late for comeback in F1 title race, but Max Verstappen can cause some damage

Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy and champagne on the podium after winning the Italian Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy and champagne on the podium after winning the Italian Grand Prix.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.