The official awards for the 2025 Formula 1 season, organized by FIA, takes place this Friday the 12th, at TashkentIn Uzbekistanbut without the presence of one of the main protagonists of the year. Max Verstappenquadruple world champion, had a health problem and did not attend the gala.
According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraafthe pilot of Red Bull has been suffering from flu symptoms since the end of the season, Abu Dhabi GPplayed last weekend. Due to the situation, Verstappen chose not to travel to Uzbekistan, a decision communicated to the FIA as force majeure.
According to the entity’s regulations, the first three placed in the Drivers’ World Cup are required to attend the awards ceremony. Absence is only accepted in exceptional situations, such as medical problems, a scenario that applies to the Dutch. Thus, Verstappen will receive his trophy later, on a date yet to be defined.
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Without the champion, the evening will be marked by the official presentation of awards to Lando Norris And Oscar Piastrirespectively first and third in the championship.
Even absent, Verstappen remains in the spotlight during the awards. The driver is nominated for the “Action of the Year” award, thanks to his overtaking of Piastri in the Italian GPone of the most talked about maneuvers of the championship.
With the official end of the season and post-championship testing, Formula 1 is now on vacation. Activities resume at the end of January, with private events in Barcelonabefore the official pre-season in Bahrainin February.
Norris fired after criticism from Hamilton and Verstappen
Last Sunday 7, Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 world title after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last stage of the year. After the race, the McLaren driver took the opportunity to apologize for certain comments made regarding Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
“I know sometimes I say stupid things, I say certain things about Max, or maybe I’ve said things in the past that everyone says about Lewis. Some things I regret and I wish I could take them back. I wish they had never come out of my mouth.” Lando Norris said at a press conference.
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