Verstappen wins key FIA award at gala after missing out on drivers’ title
Photo: Race Pictures
Updated: 17:11, 13 Dec 2025
2 Comments
Samson Ero is a Formula 1 editor at GPblog with seven years’ experience in sports media. He covers key paddock developments, offering analysis on drivers, teams, and performance trends, with work featured on leading platforms.
Max Verstappen has been awarded the winner of the F1 Action of the Year at the 2025 FIA Awards in Uzbekistan.
Verstappen, who was previously confirmed not be present at the gala due to illness, was nominated in the category for his action at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
The four-time world champion’s overtake on McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in the opening lap of the Imola race secured him the prize.
Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool
ADVERTISEMENT
Norris, who was also nominated alongside Bearman, saw his defensive move on Piastri in Austria also make the cut. Haas F1 rookie Bearman was nominated for his move on Verstappen at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Verstappen sends message to Norris and McLaren
Earlier, Verstappen sent a message to Norris and the McLaren team following their respective title successes. The 28-year-old also congratulated FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem on his re-election in Tashkent.
Verstappen expressed his satisfaction at pushing Norris all the way to the final race of the championship battle and shared his excitement ahead of the 2026 season.
ADVERTISEMENT
Read also
Catch up with GPblog’s Latest Paddock Update
With the post-2025 season finale action and reaction continuing, our paddock update is the place to be.
Follow our channels on YouTube and Spotify to stay up to date with all the happenings as they unfold following the final Grand Prix of the campaign.
Check out the latest episode of our paddock update here 👇
ADVERTISEMENT
Don’t miss GPblog in Google
Mark us as a preferred source and our articles will appear more often at the top of Top Stories.
Add as a preferred / source on GoogleRead more about:
latest news
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 12.06.26
Practice 1
11:30 AM
Practice 2
03:00 PM
Saturday 13.06.26
Practice 3
10:30 AM
Qualification
02:00 PM
Sunday 14.06.26
Race
01:00 PM
Friday 12.06.26
Practice 1
Fri 11:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri 03:00 PM
Saturday 13.06.26
Practice 3
Sat 10:30 AM
Qualification
Sat 02:00 PM
Sunday 14.06.26
Race
Sun 01:00 PM
Times are in your local timezone
Rumors
Popular on GPBlog
1
Hamilton shrugs off Leclerc's brakes change: 'It doesn't make any difference to me'
3493 times read
2
Gasly's Monaco podium reinstated after successful Right of Review
1038 times read
3
F1 Full Results | Norris leads Russell by 0.009 seconds in Barcelona GP FP2
905 times read
4
Ferrari bring comprehensive F1 aero overhaul to Barcelona while Mercedes fine-tune championship leader
676 times read
F1-stand 2026
Season
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MercedesMER | 156 | |
2 | FerrariFER | 90 | |
3 | MercedesMER | 88 | |
4 | FerrariFER | 75 | |
5 | McLarenMCL | 60 | |
6 | McLarenMCL | 58 | |
7 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 43 | |
8 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 29 | |
9 | Racing BullsRCB | 26 | |
10 | AlpineALP | 26 |
Loading
