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Max Verstappen showed grace in his response to Kimi Antonelli’s apology at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix media pen, acknowledging his loss to Lando Norris by two points in the F1 championship. Despite securing pole position and a race win at Yas Marina Circuit, Verstappen couldn’t retain the title he held since 2021. Lando Norris, the new F1 champion, announced his decision on his car number for the 2026 season, opting for the number 1 previously held by Verstappen. Red Bull’s Helmut Marko is reportedly leaving the team at the end of the year, hinting at a significant change within the Milton Keynes-based outfit. Isack Hadjar is set for an early outing with Red Bull after his F1 promotion, eager to showcase his talent during the upcoming post-season test with the team. Valtteri Bottas shared a sneak peek of his new Cadillac F1 seat as the American squad prepares to join the F1 grid in 2026, with Bottas teaming up with Sergio Perez for the team’s debut season.
