Max Verstappen graciously reacted to Kimi Antonelli apologising to him in the media pen following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after the Dutchman lost the F1 drivers' championship to Lando Norris by two points.
The Red Bull driver took pole at the Yas Marina Circuit and stormed to victory, but with Briton finishing third, he was unable to retain the crown he has held since 2021.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen responds to Kimi Antonelli apology after F1 title loss
Breaking: Lando Norris makes decision on 2026 F1 car number
Lando Norris has chosen which number he will race with in the 2026 F1 season, his first campaign as world champion after defeating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri across the 2025 campaign.
The McLaren driver will temporarily shelve his regular number 4 in order to assume the number 1 from the Red Bull driver, who finished second in the standings.
READ MORE: Breaking: Lando Norris makes decision on 2026 F1 car number
Helmut Marko to leave Red Bull at the end of the year - report
It has been reported that Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko will leave the Milton Keynes-based outfit at the end of the year.
Following the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Marko confirmed that he would soon make a decision on his future.
READ MORE: Helmut Marko to leave Red Bull at the end of the year - report
Isack Hadjar set for early Red Bull outing after F1 promotion
Isack Hadjar is set to take part in the post-season test with Red Bull later this weekend, marking his first appearance with the team following his promotion.
The Frenchman enjoyed a positive rookie campaign this year as he joined the F1 grid after several years in the Red Bull junior programme.
READ MORE: Isack Hadjar set for early Red Bull outing after F1 promotion
Valtteri Bottas shares first glimpse of new Cadillac F1 seat
Cadillac F1 has shared a video of Valtteri Bottas and the cockpit of his new F1 car ahead of the American squad joining the grid for the 2026 season.
The Finnish driver will team up with Sergio Perez to form the General Motors-backed operation's first driver line-up, after spending the campaign just finished as reserve driver at Mercedes.
READ MORE: Valtteri Bottas shares first glimpse of new Cadillac F1 seat
Oliver Bearman inches closer to F1 race ban after Abu Dhabi penalty
Oliver Bearman now sits just two penalty points away from receiving an F1 race ban after picking up another penalty in Abu Dhabi.
During the season finale around the Yas Marina Circuit, Bearman was caught up in a battle with Aston Martin's Lance Stroll.
READ MORE: Oliver Bearman inches closer to F1 race ban after Abu Dhabi penalty
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