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F1 BALLET: ANTHONY DAVIDSON EXPLAINS WHY MAX VERSTAPPEN IS ABU DHABI'S PEAK

Sky F1's Anthony Davidson called Max Verstappen's driving "ballet," explaining why his smooth style makes him the peak threat in the Abu Dhabi title showdown.

F1 Ballet: Anthony Davidson Explains Why Max Verstappen Is Abu Dhabi's Peak
Why Verstappen Can Overturn Norris’ 12-Point Lead

This weekend, the 2025 Formula 1 champion will be decided, and Anthony Davidson believes Max Verstappen is entering the Abu Dhabi race at his peak.

The current world champion has a shot at his fifth F1 title, but he needs to overturn Lando Norris’ 12-point lead.

After 23 races, it all comes down to the 58 laps at the Yas Marina circuit this Sunday.

Anyone could win, and it’s really anyone’s guess until the race is over.

Max Verstappen might be trying to get into his rivals' heads, but Anthony Davidson thinks the Dutchman already showed his superiority during FP1 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Anthony Davidson praises Max Verstappen’s driving style before the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi.

Davidson, a commentator for Sky Sports F1, was impressed while commentating on the first practice session that featured young drivers. He was full of praise as Verstappen appeared on screen during a fast lap.

The ex-F1 driver talked about Verstappen’s driving, saying, “You’ve got the grip, you’ve got the grip, then you haven’t got the grip. Max can sense that.

“He can ride right on that edge because he’s used to the car feeling like that. He’s smooth, and that’s why I think he does better on tracks like this.

“No one’s perfect, and I don’t think street circuits suit his style.

“His style is naturally smooth. Sometimes on street tracks, you have to manhandle the car to get it to do what you want.

“Max isn’t really that kind of driver. He has a natural feel for when the car might lose control, which others don’t.

Davidson also likened his precise driving to ballet, adding, “He flows from one corner to the next.

“Like a slalom skier or a ballet dancer, he does it all from inside the car, which is hard to see if you’re not trained.

Lewis Hamilton’s reaction to Max Verstappen winning the Qatar Grand Prix

“How is Max only 12 points behind? Max won? Wow, I didn’t know.

“Seriously? I thought Piastri won; I had no clue.

“Lando was fourth? Where’s Piastri? So Oscar’s third now? It’s going down to the wire!”

“We all know Max is amazing. He’s got an awesome team behind him, and there’s no denying they’ve had the best car for the past four years.

“Maybe not so much at the start of this year, but they turned it around. He’s clearly got a great car and does a wonderful job with it, so I can’t fault him.”

Lewis Hamilton’s reaction to finding out Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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