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AS FAST AS ANYONE: CARLOS SAINZ ANALYZES LANDO NORRIS'S TITLE-WINNING SPEED
Carlos Sainz believes Lando Norris has the speed and form to win the F1 title in Abu Dhabi, but insists a podium finish is "never easy." Norris leads by 12 points.
Carlos Sainz thinks Lando Norris has a shot at his first world title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but he admits it won't be a cakewalk, even in a McLaren.
"I wish them the best," Sainz said, hinting that Norris has what it takes.
Norris is leading the championship race as he goes into Sunday's final race.
He's got a 12-point lead over Max Verstappen, the current World Champion, and Oscar Piastri is close behind, just four points further back.
Norris just needs to finish in the top three to win the title, no matter where Verstappen and Piastri end up.
But it's not as simple as it sounds.
Since F1 came back from summer break, Norris has finished on the podium five times, but he also had one retirement, one disqualification, and two races where he scored points but didn't get on the podium.
Sainz knows Norris has been doing well lately, but he's not counting anything out.
When asked about the title race in Abu Dhabi, Sainz told the media, I'm interested, for sure, and I'll be watching closely. I get along great with Lando, and I want him to do well. I also respect Max and Oscar and wish them the best.
I think Abu Dhabi is good for Lando. It's good for him that the finale is in Abu Dhabi. When I was his teammate, it was one of his best tracks. He won last year in front of me, which still stings a bit.
He was dominant in that race, and I know it's a good track for him and for McLaren, so he has that going for him.
But still, having to finish on the podium is never easy, even in a McLaren.
He needs to have a perfect weekend, and I think he can do it, especially with how well he's been handling pressure lately.
Sainz was Norris's first teammate in Formula 1 when Norris, now 26, started with McLaren in 2019.
They were teammates for two seasons before Sainz moved to Ferrari. They bonded over racing and golf and were even nicknamed 'Carlando' on social media.
Sainz said Norris was always fast but is now a more complete driver.
What I saw right away from Lando was his amazing ability to drive the car at the limit and put together great qualifying laps, Sainz stated.
I've been teammates with Charles [Leclerc], with Max, and with Lando—with all the top guys, I think.
Lando has all the speed he needs. In fact, he's as quick as anyone, maybe even quicker on his good days.
What he's really improved is his consistency throughout the year. He's strong on tracks that he wasn't as strong on in his first couple of years. Now, when I watch him drive, he's strong everywhere. He's learned to be quick in any situation, on any track, with more experience.
He's definitely a more all-around driver now than he was in his first few years, but I don't think he's any faster.
When you get to Formula 1, you're already as fast as you can be. After that, it's about learning how to be quick in every type of corner or on every type of track.
THE 2026 ULTIMATUM: WHY NEXT SEASON IS "MAKE OR BREAK" FOR LEWIS HAMILTON
After a winless 2025 debut, Lewis Hamilton faces a pivotal year. See why Steiner believes the 7x champ is nearing the F1 exit.
Guenther Steiner, who used to run the Haas team, thinks Lewis Hamilton might quit Formula 1 if Ferrari can't get to the top of the Driver's Championship by 2026—he thinks that season will be super important for the racing star.
Hamilton had a tough first year with Ferrari, ending up sixth in the F1 rankings with 156 points.
That was 86 points behind his teammate, Charles Leclerc, and he didn't even get on the podium once, which is a first for him in a full season.
He often said he was bummed out about how his Ferrari debut was going.
Back in November, after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, he told Sky Sports, I feel awful. This has been the worst season ever, and it just keeps getting worse no matter how hard I try. I'm trying everything I can, both in and out of the car.
Hamilton looked pretty sad a lot during the season because he couldn't really fight for race wins.
Steiner told Sports Krone, I think if Ferrari has a good car next season, Hamilton might be able to turn things around. If they are more competitive, Lewis might find his drive again. But if things stay the same, next season will probably be his last in Formula 1. He's not going to go through that again. The situation is tough for him, and you could see that in every interview. So, the next season will be key for him.
What's Hamilton saying about quitting?
When the media asks Hamilton about his F1 future, he doesn't want to talk about retiring.
At the end of the season, when someone asked him what he would say to those who think he might retire soon, the 40-year-old said, I wouldn't say anything to them. None of them have done what I've done, so they don't know anything more than I do.
Last summer, after some rumors that he might leave early, Hamilton said he's staying at Ferrari until his contract is up.
He said, For those writing stories about me thinking about not racing, I've just started here with Ferrari. I've been here for a few years, and I'm in it for the long run, so there's no question about what I'm focused on achieving with this team. There are zero doubts, so please stop making stuff up.
In 2026, everyone will still be wondering about Hamilton's future in F1, mainly if Ferrari keeps struggling with the new rules. And if Steiner is right, another year of not competing for a championship could be the end for him.
MAX VERSTAPPEN NAMED PEER-VOTED DRIVER OF THE YEAR FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE SEASON
Max Verstappen wins his 5th straight F1 peer award, beating champion Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton drops out of the top 10 for the first time.
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Max Verstappen copped his fifth straight driver-of-the-year award in Formula 1's secret peer vote, even though he almost grabbed a fifth title in 2025 but didn't quite make it.
The drivers all voted in secret, except for four guys. The Red Bull driver beat out Lando Norris, who just won the world championship, for the number one spot.
The voting worked like the normal F1 points system. Drivers ranked their top 10 rivals. Verstappen got 25 points from six votes to win.
Norris, who won his first championship after a crazy season, came in second in the driver rankings for the second year running.
The McLaren driver won the title after fighting off pressure from Verstappen and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, all season long.
George Russell took third, moving up one spot from last year. The Mercedes driver had a killer season with two wins and seven more podiums.
Piastri was fourth, up one spot, even though his championship hopes fizzled out near the end. The Aussie was leading by 34 points at one point before his performance dropped off.
Charles Leclerc finished fifth, down two spots, even though he got everything he could out of Ferrari's SF-25. The Monegasque driver had seven podiums during a tough season that saw Ferrari finish fourth.
Carlos Sainz held onto sixth after a great comeback at Williams. After a rough start, the Spaniard grabbed two podiums in a strong second half of the season.
Fernando Alonso jumped two spots to seventh, and the two-time world champion had some crazy drives in Aston Martin's AMR25.
Alex Albon took eighth after his best season with Williams, while rookies Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar rounded out the top 10, getting props for their awesome first seasons.
Pierre Gasly almost made the list, even with 10 Q3 appearances in Alpine's tricky A525.
Lewis Hamilton, who's won seven world championships, didn't show up in the rankings, which is a first since they started doing this poll. It shows how rough his first season at Ferrari was.
The four drivers who skipped the vote were Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg, Lance Stroll, and Yuki Tsunoda.
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