F1 2025: Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

After nearly 10 months of witnessing epic on-track clashes, Formula 1's 75th anniversary celebrations came to an end with the final race of the season, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The grand finale is the deciding race for Red Bull's Max Verstappen versus the two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Not only that, this finale marked the end of the era for Yuki Tsunoda as a full-time F1 driver as well as the Sauber team, as they became the Audi F1 team for 2026. Emotions aside, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the season's hall of judgment where only one will be crowned the champion.

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The nail-biting finale ended with Max Verstappen winning the final race of the season while McLaren completed the podium with Oscar Piastri in 2nd and Lando Norris in 3rd place.

After the conclusion of F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, Lando Norris was named the 2025 world champion.

Congratulations to Lando Norris for becoming the F1 2025 world champion!

And that concludes F1's 75th anniversary celebrations. See you next season.

ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Sao Paulo E-Prix

The final term of Formula E's GEN3 era begins with the kickoff of Season 12 at the São Paulo E-Prix. This season introduces a new team to the grid: Citroën. Notably, two-time world champion Jean-Éric Vergne has made the surprising move from DS to Citroën. This is noteworthy since DS was once part of Citroën's lineage before becoming a luxury brand under Stellantis. It will be interesting to see how this transition impacts the competition.

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São Paulo kicked off the new season of Formula E with a mix of thrilling and shocking moments, including the chaotic antics of the Mahindra drivers and Pepe Martí's terrifying crash. Amidst the turmoil of the season opener, Jake Dennis from Andretti made a strong statement by defeating last season's champion, Oliver Rowland of Nissan, as well as Nick Cassidy from the newcomer Citroen team.

The next race is the Mexico City E-Prix this January 10, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (December 5, 2025)

      

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- The PBBM administration has discovered over 100 million pesos of ghost flood control projects. The Discayas and other DPWH officials will be charged, according to Philippine President Bongbong Marcos.

- The NDRRMC has placed under Blue Alert over threats of Typhoon Wilma.

- Two of four luxury cars seized by the Discayas were sold in the second auction by the PH Bureau of Customs.

- The Anti-Money Laundering Council released the freeze order on assets from a certain construction firm involved in ghost flood control projects.

- A suspect was arrested over pipe bombs placed at the US political offices the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol Riots.

- Two hundred homes were evacuated in Derby, UK, as two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

- The Netherlands and Spain are boycotting Eurovision 2026 after Israel was allowed to compete.

- The Subaru Forester wins 2025-26 Japan Car of the Year with the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ winning the "Import Car" and "Best Design" awards.

- Kia showcased its Vision Meta Turismo Concept in honor of the carmaker's 80th anniversary.

Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept

- The Toyota GR GT Concepts and the Lexus LFA Concepts were unveiled. The former is a Twin Turbo V8-powered rear-wheel-drive supercar with 650PS of power, while the latter is an all-electric revival of the legendary Lexus LFA supercar. The Toyota GR GT is scheduled for a 2027 release.

Lexus LFA Concept, Toyota GR GT3 Concept,
and Toyota GR GT Concept

- Haas F1 Team becomes Toyota Gazoo Racing Haas F1 Team for the 2026 season.

- One of NASCAR's bosses admits to concerns over the SRX Series as the antitrust case continues.

- Meet the nominees of the 2025 Melon Music Awards.

- TV5 reveals reason for terminating its blocktime partnership with ABS-CBN, saying "to pay what is due".

- Miss Universe 2025 winner Fatima Bosch says she will not revoke her title amid facing a criminal complaint filed by former MUO boss Nawat Itsaragrisil.

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Let's Do The News! (December 4, 2025)

     

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- A fire broke out at Congressional Avenue, Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City.

- Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte rejected the invitation from the ICI to face hearings and investigations over the flood control anomalies.

- The low-pressure area spotted in the Philippine Area of Responsibility becomes Typhoon Wilma, PAGASA warns.

- US Democrats released "never-before-seen" photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

- The JAS Tensei was unveiled. It's a V6-powered Honda NSX homage designed by Pininfarina.

- Rally driver Kalle Rovanpera will attend next week's Super Formula testing in Suzuka.

- A World Trigger anime reboot was announced.

- The doctor who supplied the late actor Matthew Perry with ketamine was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

- TV5 Philippines will no longer simultaneously airing ABS-CBN shows in 2026, according to reports. ABS-CBN responds to such reports, citing "financial constraints".

- Willie Revillame finalizes his return to TV5 with his new show, quashing reports that his new show may not air on the Kapatid network.

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Let's Do The News! (December 3, 2025)

    

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- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has defended the maintenance and use of its Super Tucano aircraft after the Department of National Defense (DND) was questioned about their alleged “outdated” status. The PAF clarified that each air asset has a unique role in operations and depends on mission requirements.

- Personnel from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)- Organized and Transnational Crimes Division continue their inspection of two condominium units of former congressman Zaldy Co in Taguig recently.

- House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago has slammed Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s statements that she will continue to fight corruption and greed among high-ranking government officials. Elago said VP Sara’s integrity is questionable when it comes to fighting anomalies, especially since the people have not yet forgotten the ₱125 million confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President that were used up in just 11 days.

- Senator Raffy Tulfo has recommended to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) that e-trikes used to travel on secondary roads or outside barangays and subdivisions be issued special driver's licenses even if they are "for private use". This is also related to the proposed regulation of e-bikes and e-trikes and the complete ban on them from passing through major thoroughfares.

- Pakistan faces criticism for sending expired air to Sri Lanka as the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah rises to over 1,300.

- Twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct cases over the Hillsborough disaster, which killed 97 Liverpool FC fans, according to a report.

- A five-year CCP cyber operation targeted US infrastructure and likely affected every American, according to FBI officials.

- Lexus is joining alongside Toyota Gazoo Racing in this Friday's unveiled of its new sports model inspired by the GT Concept as seen on the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

- JLR reportedly fired design boss Gerry McGovern, who masterminded the Type 00 Concept.

- Mercedes-Benz teases the return of the G-Class Cabriolet.

- The Red Bull F1 team replaced Yuki Tsunoda with Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar to race alongside Max Verstappen for the F1 2026 season, while the Racing Bulls camp saw Liam Lawson join with newcomer Arvid Lindblad. Tsunoda will now serve as the test and reserve driver.

- Miki Koyama and Rikuto Kobayashi will participate in next week's Super Formula test sessions at Suzuka Circuit.

- Jade Jacquet will drive for the Williams F1 Team for the 2026 F1 Academy season.

- Vtuber Kanata Amane announced graduation.

- Amazon began using AI-generated English dubs on anime shows.

- LEGO unveiled its Stranger Things Creel House playset, available at the end of December 2025.

- Burger King released a limited-time menu inspired by The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

- IVE member Leeseo will step down from being Inkigayo presenter.

- Lee Jung Ha will enlist in the Marine Corps.

- Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies at age 62.

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Let's Do The News! (December 2, 2025)

   

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- The Presidential Communications Office says the search for Cassandra Ong is still ongoing. Ong is around the Philippines, according to the DILG records.

- Senate President Tito Sotto says he may file an ethics complaint against Sen. Bato Dela Rosa in connection with his consecutive absences and failure to appear in Senate sessions.

- Land Bank officials are facing the Independent Commission for Infrastructure.

- Over 200 ghost flood control projects were discovered by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- Miss Universe Organization president Raul Rocha is currently facing drug, firearms, and fuel-trafficking charges.

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says there was "no misleading" after claims Chancellor Rachel Reeves didn't give the full picture on the economy before the Budget.

- The death toll from the Sri Lanka floods hit 366.

- Kia will reveal the next-generation Seltos this December 10th.

- One of TOEI's executive producers revealed reasons why ending the Super Sentai Series' five-decade run and replacing it with PROJECT R.E.D.

- Touken Ranbu musicals will conclude at the end of 2027.

- Demons' Crest, a novelization made by the author of Sword Art Online, Reki Kawahara, will be getting a TV anime.

- The Netflix original K-drama, Cashero, will stream this December 26, 2025.

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Let's Do The News! (December 1, 2025)

  

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- Two Sunwest officials involved in the flood control anomaly are prepared to surrender, according to the CIDG.

- The Philippine National Police has lowered the alert status after yesterday's peaceful protests.

- Japan and the Philippines conducted their Maritime Cooperative Activity at the West Philippine Sea.

- Three China Coast Guard vessels were spotted near Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

- One of two typhoons may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility before the year's end, PAGASA warns.

- Crackdown on e-trikes and e-bikes crossing national highways postponed until January 2, 2026, according to the LTO.

- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff has resigned following an anti-corruption crackdown.

- Airbus warns of flight disruption as thousands of planes require an immediate software update.

- Sir Tom Stoppard, one of the UK's best-known playwrights, passed away at the age of 88.

- Perodua's first EV, the QV-E, was unveiled.

- Mathilda Paatz joins the 2026 F1 Academy grid with Aston Martin.

- The Himitsu no AiPri movie is coming this March 13, 2026.

- ZEROBASEONE announced their short-term contract extraction.

- Stray Kids scored their 8th No.1 Billboard 200.

- Meet the winners of the 41st Star Awards.

- Jimuel Pacquiao, one of Manny Pacquiao's sons, scored a majority draw in his pro boxing debut.

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F1 2025: Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix

F1's 75th anniversary celebrations continue with the penultimate race of the season, the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix. With only two races left this season, can Max Verstappen regain the lead to defend his Driver's Champion status, or will the two McLaren drivers fight back until one of them gets their first title?

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Max Verstappen has once again proved to the world that it ain't over until it's truly over. His victory against Oscar Piastri set up the 12-point decisive battle against title frontrunner, Lando Norris, who finished 4th in the race. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz is back on the podium after finishing in third place, another best result for the Williams team this season.

Other finishers include Andrea Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Fernando Alonso, Charles Leclerc, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda.

As told before, can Max Verstappen defend his Driver's Champion status, or will the two McLaren drivers fight back until one of them gets their first title? All will be revealed in the F1 2025 season finale, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, this December 7, 2025. Don't miss it!

2025 Repco Supercars Championship - bp Adelaide Grand Finale

With Broc Feeney, Chaz Mostert, Will Brown, and Kai Allen making up the Supercars' Championship 4, which driver will be crowned this year's champion? All will be revealed with the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship's bp Adelaide Grand Finale. It's time to find out who gets the title.

The first part saw Broc Feeney defeated Chaz Mostert and Ryan Wood in the first part, earning him the upper hand for the title fight. However, in the finale, his title hopes were crushed due to engine problems after his tangle with Ryan Wood.

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As Matt Payne wins the final race of the season, Chaz Mostert, who finished second ahead of Will Brown, earned his right to be crowned the 2025 Supercars Champion. His title victory marked the first time someone in the current-generation Ford Mustang Supercar to done so.

Congratulations to Chaz Mostert for becoming the 2025 Supercars Champion!

And this concludes the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship. See you next year.

WRC 2025: Rally Saudi Arabia

The 2025 World Rally Championship concludes with the WRC-first Rally Saudi Arabia. This season's finale marked a huge milestone as Saudi Arabia became the first Middle Eastern country to host a WRC race weekend, the 39th overall country to do so after Paraguay earlier this season.

Extreme Middle Eastern heat, desert setting, no hints where to start and finish, the Rally Saudi Arabia is by far the most challenging WRC event as drivers are using their wits to survive through the harsh Arabic setting by all means.

The Rally Saudi Arabia ended with Hyundai N nabbed the first two podiums, with Thierry Neuville the winner and Adrien Fourmaux the second placer.

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Although he finished 3rd in the Rally Saudi Arabia, Sebastien Ogier earned the right to be crowned the 2025 WRC Champion. This marks his ninth time earning the title.

And that concludes the 2025 World Rally Championship. See you in January 2026.

Let's Do The News! (November 28, 2025)

 

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- The International Criminal Court denied the interim release of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.

- The Malacañang has strongly denied the claim of former MECO Chief Silvestre Bello III that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. offered him to run as congressman in Davao City 3rd District. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, he personally confirmed Bello's accusation to the President and he directly denied it. The issue came to light after Bello said in a forum that he was allegedly offered ₱1 billion and a possible Cabinet post in exchange for running against Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab, who is connected to the previous administration.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima is not convinced by the Comelec-Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) decision that Sen. Francis Escudero and his campaign contributor Lawrence Lubiano did not violate the Omnibus Election Code. De Lima believes that the PFAD's investigation into Escudero's receipt of a ₱30 million campaign donation from Lubiano, who is the president of Centerways Construction and Development, Inc., is insufficient.

- The death toll from the Hong Kong tower block fire has risen to 128.

- The UK government drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal on the first day of their new job in a major reversal.

- US President Donald Trump says that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members shot by an Afghan suspect in Washington, DC, has died.

- The Aspark Owl Roadster was unveiled, and it will go 0-100kph in 1.78 seconds.

Aspark Owl Roadster

- The last Bugatti powered by the 8.0L W16 engine, a final unit of the track-only Bugatti Bolide, rolled off the assembly line.

- Iron Dames ends their FIA WEC campaign after five seasons.

- Season 2 of the TV anime Hell's Paradise will air on January 11, 2026.

- Nintendo took over Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and renamed it Nintendo Studios Singapore.

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Let's Do The News! (November 27, 2025)

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- 14 lechon establishments in Quezon City are safe from African Swine Flu.

- The Philippine National Police urges drone operators to get a permit for this Sunday's Trillion Peso March.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte thanked the Senate for its quick approval of her office's budget proposal.

- Two National Guard members were badly hurt following the shootout in Washington, DC, according to the FBI, after an official earlier said both had died. US President Donald Trump said the suspect who shot two National Guard members is an Afghan who entered the US in 2021.

- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she doesn't deny the impact of the Budget tax rises, but changes are necessary.

- The death toll from the Hong Kong apartment fire has risen to 36, with 279 people remaining unaccounted for.

- Mahindra commits to Formula E's GEN4 era.

- Adrian Newey is named Aston Martin F1 team principal, effective in the 2026 season.

- Allan Pagan passed away at the age of 70. Pagan is one of the original Indy Racing League entrants whose Pagan Racing team finished second at the Indianapolis 500.

- EV drivers in the UK will pay for every mile they drive from 2028.

- The BMW Z4 Final Edition was unveiled. The final model, made ahead of the Z4's discontinuation this March 2026, is finished in Frozen Matt Black exterior with red stitching on the interior.

2026 BMW Z4 Final Edition

- TOEI announced the 2026 PreCure instalment, titled Mei Tantei PreCure, coming early 2026.

- Frank Ragnow comes out of retirement to return to the Detroit Lions team.

- Female England rugby player Abby Dow announced her retirement from the sport.

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Let's Do The News! (November 26, 2025)

                                      

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- Over a thousand police officers were deployed in areas affected by Typhoon Verbena.

- The duplication of projects from the DPWH was tackled in the recent Senate hearing.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared that Zaldy Co's lawyer approached them and tried to blackmail them. According to the President, he is asking that the former congressman's passport not be canceled and in return, he will not release any more videos.

- The PNP is scrambling 15,000 police officers for this Sunday's Trillion Peso March.

- The UK minimum wage will increase again next year for millions across the country, with over-21s to get an extra 50p an hour.

- US President Donald Trump threatens to cut aid and impose sanctions on Nigeria as he warns the African country to stop violence against Christians.

- NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock parted ways with John Force Racing.

- The Defender Dakar competitor was unveiled ahead of its Dakar 2026 campaign.

- SpongeBob SquarePants got featured in the TIME Magazine special issue in honor of next month's Search for SquarePants movie.

- This year's MAMA Awards will feature performances from K-POP Demon Hunters.

- Actress Nana will resume her scheduled activities following the armed robbery incident.

- Carl Tamayo secured his US visa ahead of Gilas' Guam campaign.

- Miss Guadeloupe hits back at Raul Rocha's reason for Miss Côte d'Ivire's Miss Universe 2025 loss.

- Anne Jakrajutatip is facing an arrest warrant for fraud charges as she fled to Mexico.

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim: The Movie

In celebration of 20 years of GMA-7's most-watched weekly newsmagazine series, "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho", the annual Halloween special, Gabi Ng Lagim, is being shown in cinemas for the first time ever. Host Jessica Soho will introduce viewers to three true horror stories that have been brought to life on the big screen.

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim:
The Movie

KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim: The Movie brings the TV newsmagazine program's annual horror special to life on the big screen. Host Jessica Soho welcomes viewers to three true horror stories on the big screen, such as a seafarer trapped on a cursed voyage, an island plagued by a flesh-eating legend, and a woman possessed by demons.

The annual Gabi Ng Lagim special on "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" has terrified viewers with true horror stories that sent shivers down their spines. This movie adaptation of that special brings fear on a grand scale. It may not be "Shake, Rattle, and Roll," but this is how GMA-7 is celebrating two decades of KMJS by bringing its Halloween special to the cinemas.

Ready to experience the extreme reality of fear? The movie version of the KMJS' Gabi Ng Lagim special is for you. Watch out, world. Nobody's safe from this KMJS 20th anniversary offering.

Let's Do The News! (November 25, 2025)

                                     

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- Typhoon Verbena is approaching the Cuyo Islands, according to PAGASA. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 70 km/h, moving westward at 35 km/h.

- House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos responded to former Congressman Elizaldy Co's allegation that he also had insertions in the national budget from 2023 to 2025 with a total amount of more than ₱ 50 billion.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reaffirmed that it will remain loyal to the Constitution amid calls for a "civilian-military junta" by some individuals due to the controversy over flood-control projects.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally inspected the 6.55-megawatt peak solar rooftop project at Pasinayan Homes Prime Central in Naic, Cavite, the first grid-connected, utility-scale solar rooftop facility in a socialized housing community.

- The US judge dismissed charges against former FBI director James Comey.

- Mick Schumacher will race in IndyCar with the RLL team.

- The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge adds the BMW M2 Challenge in the 2026 season races.

- NASCAR charter sales prices revealed in the latest lawsuit document dump.

- Jo Bo Ah announced her pregnancy.

- Go Won Hee announces her divorce after two years of marriage.

- Veteran Korean actor Lee Soon Jae passed away at age 91.

- Justin Brownlee's SEA Games status to be determined, according to the SBP.

- Miss Cote d'Ivoire Olivia Yace steps down as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania.

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Let's Do The News! (November 24, 2025)

                                    

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- Typhoon Verbena made landfall in Surigao del Sur and it's in Agusan del Norte. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 75 km/h, and is moving west-northwestward at a speed of 30 km/h.

- The passports of former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Cassandra Li Ong, representative of POGO Lucky South 99, have been canceled due to trafficking charges.

- The Trillion Peso March movement is not in favor of establishing a military junta or a change of leaders.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos expressed concern for Senator Imee Marcos after the accusations against her during the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally related to her alleged use of illegal drugs.

- Four of the accused in the Oriental Mindoro flood control anomaly are abroad, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) released its schedule for tomorrow, November 25, where Reps. Arjo Atayde and Rep. Dean Asistio, who both requested an executive session.

- US President Donald Trump says the Ukrainian leadership has shown "zero gratitude" for US peace efforts.

- The COP30 summit in Brazil ended with a deal that doesn't include new pledges to curb fossil fuels.

- The MGS6 EV was unveiled.

2026 MGS6 EV

- TOEI will be replacing the Super Sentai Series with a new tokusatsu franchise called PROJECT R.E.D. The first installment of this franchise is a modern reboot of the 1982 TV series Space Sheriff Gavan, titled Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity. It is set to air on TV Asahi in 2026.

- Bollywood legend Dharmendra dies at age 89.

- Jamaican singer, actor, and reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies at age 81.

TTFN.

Super Formula 2025 - Round 10 - FINALE

The 2025 Super Formula season concludes at Suzuka Circuit for the season finale, and as expected, it's a three-race finale to compensate for the recent cancellation of the final race at Fuji due to foggy conditions. With the title battle heating up between Sho Tsuboi, Ayumu Iwasa, and Kakunoshin Ohta, this is an event fans will remember forever.

In the first part of the season, Ayumu Iwasa narrowly defeated Tomoki Nojiri and Igor Fraga. In the second part, Igor Fraga achieved his first Super Formula victory by overcoming Tadasuke Makino and title contender Kakunoshin Ohta. Finally, in the last race of the season, Ayumu Iwasa secured his status as the 2025 season champion by beating Ren Sato and Kakunoshin Ohta.

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As Iwasa was crowned Driver's Champion, the DoCoMo Team Dandelion Racing were crowned Team Champion, and Igor Fraga was named this season's Rookie of the Year.

This concludes the 2025 Super Formula season. See you next year.

F1 2025: Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix

The F1 2025 season has three races left, with the last street race of this season, the Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. Amid inclement weather, that didn't stop the ongoing title clash between Max Verstappen and the McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Let's find out what this race is all about.

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Due to the disqualification of both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, because of the thickness of the rear skid on their cars, Max Verstappen's recent win places him 24 points behind Norris in the standings. As a result of this disqualification, the Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, have been promoted to second and third place, respectively. Other finishers include Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Isack Hadjar, Nico Hulkenberg, Lewis Hamilton, Esteban Ocon, and Ollie Bearman.

Gabriel Bortoleto was slapped with a five-place penalty for the next race for his Turn 1 crash with Lance Stroll.

With only two races left this season, can Max Verstappen regain the lead to defend his Driver's Champion status, or will the two McLaren drivers fight back until one of them gets their first title?

F1's 75th anniversary celebrations continue with the penultimate race of the season, the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, this November 30, 2025.

F1 Academy 2025 - Las Vegas

The 2025 F1 Academy finale, held in the streets of Las Vegas on a rainy day, is the decisive title between Doriane Pin and Maya Weug. With all eyes on the two title contenders, which one will be crowned the champion? Time to find out.

Long before the finale, unfortunate circumstances arose when Avia Anagnostiadis was unable to participate for the second time due to surgery on her left foot. As a result, Rachel Robertson stepped in to drive her TAG Heuer Hitech TGR car for the last two rounds. For the finale, Payton Westcott was chosen as the final wild card entry of the season, representing the Las Vegas sponsorship.

The finale featured a special guest appearance by Sanrio's Hello Kitty. Additionally, some Hello Kitty x F1 Academy merchandise was sold at the venue.

In the first race, thanks to Weug's accident mid-race, Doriane Pin managed to secure a victory against Nina Gademan, pinning her title hopes. Meanwhile, Aurelia Nobels got her first F1 Academy podium after she was promoted to third place after Alisia Palmowski got disqualified due to a technical breach post-inspection.

In the finale, meanwhile, Chloe Chambers won the final race of the season, followed by Alisha Palmowski and Maya Weug.

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With the 2025 season concluded, Doriane Pin was crowned the F1 Academy champion.

Congratulations to Doriane Pin for becoming this season's champion. Also, the PREMA team

Now that Doriane Pin has become the third F1 Academy champion, following the footsteps of previous champions Marta Garcia and Abbi Pulling, what would Pin's post-F1 Academy life look like? What's next for the other F1 Academy drivers who've reached their two-season limit, such as Maya Weug, Chloe Chambers, Lia Block, and others? 

Only time will tell, but in the meantime, that's the end of the 2025 F1 Academy season. See you next year.

Let's Do The News! (November 22, 2025)

                                   

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- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that the country risks losing its "key partner" over the US plan to end the war with Russia.

- A certain BBC board member resigns, criticizing "governance issues" at the top of the corporation.

- US President Donald Trump met face-to-face with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, saying, "We agree on a lot more than I would have thought".

- The shooter who killed three UVA football players three years ago was sentenced to life in prison.

- The European Union threatens to block the "weak" COP30 deal. Recently, protesters clashed with Brazilian authorities at the COP30 venue.

- Supercars legend Allan Moffat passed away.

- The Gordon Murray S1 LM hypercar has set a new record for the most valuable new car sold at an auction after it was sold for $20.63 million at the RM Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas.

- Authorities in Jiangsu Police quashed reports claiming former EXO member Kris Wu died in prison, calling it "fake news". Kris Wu is currently serving a 13-year prison sentence for sex crimes.

- Netizens react to the imminent closure of the baking supplies store Chocolate Lover. The Quezon City-based store announced that the store will permanently close its doors on December 27, 205. The closure is due to the owner's retirement and her children being settled abroad, and not wish to take over the business. The store has been a source of baking supplies and a place for baking classes for generations of bakers in the area.

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