F1 CHAMPION: EMOTIONAL LANDO NORRIS THANKS FAMILY AND MCLAREN AFTER REALIZING 17-YEAR DREAM
The tearful new champion thanked his family and McLaren, joking he "looks like a loser" but celebrating a historic triumph over rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.
Lando Norris couldn't hold back the tears after winning his first F1 World Championship. In his first interview, he joked that he looked like a loser.
The 26-year-old Brit's podium finish at the Abu Dhabi season finale was enough to secure the title. He beat race winner Max Verstappen and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished second.
Norris was very emotional as he thanked his team, family, and friends for their support throughout the season and his whole career.
After his win was confirmed, Norris said on the team radio, "Thank you guys... oh my God."
You made my dreams come true; thank you so much. I love you guys for everything. You deserve it. I love you, Mum. I love you, Dad. Thanks for everything. And now I'm crying!
In his first interview after the race, Norris said, "I've not cried in a while!" I didn't think I would cry, but I did.
It's been a long time coming. First, I want to thank my guys, everyone at McLaren, and my parents. They're the ones who have supported me since the beginning.
It feels amazing. Now I kind of know how Max feels! Congrats to Max and Oscar, my biggest rivals this whole season.
It's been great racing against them. It's an honour, and I've learned a lot. I've enjoyed it. It's been a long year. We did it, and I'm so proud of everyone.
Norris, a bit embarrassed, said he looked like a loser since he couldn't control his emotions after such a big win.
The new world champion added, "It's not just this year or the seven or eight years I've been with McLaren, but the last 16 or 17 years of my life trying to make this happen," said a tearful Lando Norris.
We all did it today, so I'm pretty happy. My best racing this year was when I needed it most. When I was struggling, I raced my best and showed what I can do.
I got the gap. I needed to do what I had to today. I'm proud. My whole family is here, my girlfriend, lots of people. I wouldn't want to embarrass them on a day like today.
My mom and dad let me chase this dream, and today I got to share it with them.
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.
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.
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.