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On December 7, 2025, Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 World Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, narrowly beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri by two points. Verstappen won the race, but Norris’s third-place finish secured the title after a season-long three-way battle. The 2026 season will bring major technical changes, including the removal of DRS.
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U.S. automakers are broadening their vehicle offerings at the Detroit auto show, moving away from exclusive EV displays. This shift follows policy reversals under President Trump, with industry leaders citing consumer choice. Meanwhile, global EV sales and investments face challenges amid a slowdown in the U.S., contrasting with rapid growth in China and Europe.
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Formula 1 teams are in the midst of testing ahead of the 2026 season, with Mercedes and Ferrari showing mixed results. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton tested the entire day, while rival teams faced reliability issues. The upcoming Bahrain tests will be crucial for performance and reliability before the season opener in Australia on March 8.
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Saudi Arabia's football league played matches despite security concerns linked to regional tensions, including a suspected Iranian drone attack on Riyadh. The league paused from March 14 to April 3. Key matches, including the Jeddah derby, drew large crowds, with teams like Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr preparing for upcoming fixtures.
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F1 organizers are undecided on whether to proceed with races in Bahrain and Jeddah in April amid escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions following recent attacks. No official decision has been made, with officials citing safety concerns and ongoing regional instability as key factors.