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McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. Red Bull's Verstappen still made history by setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history in 1:18.792 during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. Away from the circuit, the sport also made waves on the big screen. The film "F1 The Movie" grossed more than 600 million U.S. dollars worldwide, setting a new global box office record for sports movies. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's Lando Norris celebrating with crew after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Qatar Grand Prix 2025 - Race

(L) Roberto Mancini (ITA) Former Italian National Soccer team team coach during the Race of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025 at Losail International Circuit, ahead of Round 23 of 24 of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship (November 28-30, 2025).

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Red Bull Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera

Valentino Rossi, ex-italian motoGP pilot and chairman of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during the Gran Prix Race of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera at Marco Simoncelli International Circuit on September 14, 2025 in Misano Adriatico, Italy.

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Red Bull Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera

On the left, Valentino Rossi, ex-italian motoGP pilot and chairman of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, F1 pilots of Mercedes Team during the Gran Prix Race of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera at Marco Simoncelli International Circuit on September 14, 2025 in Misano Adriatico, Italy.

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Red Bull Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera

Portrait of Valentino Rossi, ex-italian motoGP pilot and chairman of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during the Gran Prix Race of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera at Marco Simoncelli International Circuit on September 14, 2025 in Misano Adriatico, Italy.

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Red Bull Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera

Valentino Rossi, ex-italian motoGP pilot and chairman of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team during the Gran Prix Race of the Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera at Marco Simoncelli International Circuit on September 14, 2025 in Misano Adriatico, Italy.

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Members of Oracle Red Bull Racing team celebrate the victory of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen victory the F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri celebrate the podium of F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen victory the F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen victory the F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen victory the F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen victory the F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen victory the F1 GP of Italy at Monza Circuit on September 7, 2025 in Monza, Italy. during Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Monza, Italy, on September 07, 2025. Photo by Federico Manoni//IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MOTORI - MotoGP - Gran Premio d'Italia Brembo - Race

Marco Bezzecchi Italian Aprilia Racing Aprilia greets the fans at the Mugello International Circuit during Gran Premio d'Italia Brembo - Race, MotoGP World Championship in Mugello, Italy, June 22 2025

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