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Michael Masi makes single seater return as Lando Norris addresses F1 title myth - RacingNews365 Review

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Michael Masi has taken on a fresh motorsport role in a new move for his career following his exit from F1.

Masi was the F1 race director from 2019 to 2021, stepping up to the role following the sudden death of Charlie Whiting.

READ MORE: Former F1 race director Michael Masi lands new role

Lando Norris pinpoints major F1 title misconception: 'It was really the opposite'

Lando Norris has refuted the idea that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix took the pressure of the F1 drivers' championship battle off him, arguing it was the opposite.

The McLaren prevailed against Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, beating the pair by two and 13 points, respectively, across the campaign, which crescendoed with a three-way title decider at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

READ MORE: Lando Norris pinpoints major F1 title misconception: 'It was really the opposite'

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Max Verstappen takes defiant stance after 'love-hate' relationship

Max Verstappen insists he has "no regrets" over this 2025 F1 season, despite falling just two points short of claiming a fifth successive drivers' championship.

The Red Bull driver explained that he both "hated" and "loved" the RB21 at times, which the Dutchman likened to riding a "rollercoaster" in over the campaign.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen takes defiant stance after 'love-hate' relationship

Lewis Hamilton issues fiery response to calls for him to retire from F1

Lewis Hamilton has delivered a punchy reply to those discussing and calling for him to retire from F1 after a torrid first season at Ferrari.

The seven-time F1 drivers' champion pointed out that none of his detractors has achieved what he has, and therefore are not equipped with better knowledge or understanding than he is.

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton issues fiery response to calls for him to retire from F1

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Isack Hadjar reveals unconventional plan to handle Max Verstappen challenge at Red Bull

Isack Hadjar has accepted he will initially be "slower" than Max Verstappen next season, which will mark his first alongside the Dutchman at Red Bull.

The 21-year-old has been promoted to the most difficult seat in F1 after only one season in the championship following an impressive rookie campaign at Racing Bulls.

READ MORE: Isack Hadjar reveals unconventional plan to handle Max Verstappen challenge at Red Bull

Audi become latest team to reveal F1 launch plans

The Audi F1 team has announced it will launch its car livery for the 2026 campaign on January 20.

It has also revealed its official team name for its debut season in the sport, entering as Audi Revolut F1 Team.

READ MORE: Audi become latest team to reveal F1 launch plans

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