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CHAMPION: LANDO NORRIS PROVES TALENT TRUMPS MONEY FOR F1 CROWN

Norris ends McLaren's 17-year title drought, joining Hamilton and Button as the only British champions since 1996. He defeated Verstappen and Piastri with skill and focus.

Champion: Lando Norris Proves Talent Trumps Money for F1 Crown
Norris's Skill Seals McLaren's First F1 Title

It was clear early on that Lando Norris was going to be a big deal in racing. One thing he had going for him was financial support, which many talented young racers lack.

His dad, Adam Norris, who made his money in pensions and was worth around £200 million in 2022, paid for his racing career. So, Lando always had the best equipment and plenty of time on the track to hone his skills.

His path to the top of racing was made a bit easier because of his family's money. But money alone can't buy what Norris has achieved. His talent is what made him Britain's latest Formula 1 champion.

Over the years, some drivers who came from wealthy families have gotten into F1 but didn't show the skill to back it up. Long before winning his F1 title, Norris had already proved he was more than just a pay driver.

After winning the F3 title as a rookie and almost winning in F2 against George Russell, McLaren was confident enough to bring him up to F1. Norris started his F1 career shortly after turning 19 and made an immediate impression, finishing sixth in only his second race, even though McLaren wasn't as good as it is today.

He was behind his teammate Carlos Sainz that year, but Sainz had been in F1 for a while. Norris improved significantly in their second season together. Then, in 2021, he became the clear team leader when Sainz left for Ferrari, and Daniel Ricciardo replaced him.

He almost won his first F1 race twice in 2021. First, Ricciardo led a one-two finish at Monza. Then, in Russia, victory was snatched away from him. Norris led for most of the race, but a sudden rainstorm caused him to slide off the track because he stayed on slick tyres.

He had to wait almost three more years before finally winning in Miami last May. "I've finally done it for them," he said after the race, referring to the team that had believed in him.

Now, at 26, he has won McLaren's first driver's title since Lewis Hamilton 17 years ago. He faced tough competition from Max Verstappen and his teammate Oscar Piastri.

Even though he received some for being open about his past mental health struggles, Norris stayed focused. He joins the small group of British World Champions since Damon Hill almost 30 years ago, along with Hamilton and Jenson Button.

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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