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F1 LIVE | 23 December

'Mercedes should not be penalized for the incompetence of other F1 teams'

News about the 2026 Formula 1 power units has dominated the headlines amid the recently reported 'controversy' concerning Mercedes and possibly Red Bull Ford. Read our opinion piece on why the German team shouldn't be penalized for its brilliance here!

Meanwhile latest rumours suggest that Mercedes, Red Bull Ford and Audi have all found a way to tackle another issue that could arise under the new regulations.

Find out more about that rumour here!

Lewis Hamilton - Photo: Race Pictures

Hamilton travels to Denver to watch his NFL team

Lewis Hamilton is the co-owner of the Denver Broncos through the Walter-Penner Group.

After spending some time in New York City, the seven-time world travelled to Denver to watch his NFL team play at home for the first time. In the end, the Broncos lost 34-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Norris challenged by McLaren boss Zak Brown: 'This one is all mine'

F1 world champion Lando Norris and McLaren CEO Zak Brown participated in a karting challenge on McLaren's YouTube Channel.

In the end, the American came close to winning, but one detail proved costly for Brown. Although the CEO completed the challenge quicker than Norris, he received more penalties.

After winning the challenge and receiving his trophy, Norris jokingly added: "They don't allow me to keep my trophies, so this one is all mine!"

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