Overview
- McLaren secures its first drivers’ crown since 2008 as Norris’s third place behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri clinches the championship.
- Verstappen wins the race but finishes runner‑up after a powerful late‑season comeback leaves him two points short.
- In the post‑race press conference, Verstappen bristled at a question about the Barcelona penalty that cost points viewed as pivotal to the final margin.
- Lewis Hamilton says he will take an extended winter break and signals he may reassess his future after a winless first year at Ferrari.
- Multiple reports indicate Renault will end its F1 engine program for 2026, with Alpine expected to become a Mercedes customer under the new rules.