MotorsportWeek.com would like to wish its loyal readers a very Merry Christmas!
It has been an extremely challenging year for the world and this festive season is likely to be different for many of us owing to the ongoing restrictions and measures in place across several countries and territories.
Motorsport was not exempt from the pandemic, and suffered a hiatus of several months, but worked tirelessly to get championships up and running in vastly altered circumstances.
The majority of events were held behind closed doors, lacking fans and atmosphere, but championships were able to keep going by taking vital precautions and applying protocols.
![Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen [pictured with Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore] is stern in his belief Mercedes has acted correctly](https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Alpine-Steve-Nielsen-Flavio-Briatore-120x86.webp)
Formula 1 crowned Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes champions for a seventh time, MotoGP anointed a new title-winner in Suzuki rider Joan Mir, while Toyota swept up in the World Endurance Championship.
Scott Dixon made it six in IndyCar, with Takuma Sato a double-winner at the 500, while Sebastien Ogier took back his WRC crown to become a seven-time champion.
Mick Schumacher and Oscar Piastri won titles in Formula 2 and Formula 3, Antonio Felix da Costa and Techeetah were crowned Formula E kings, with Rene Rast three-peating in DTM.
MotorsportWeek.com has striven to bring you trustworthy coverage and insightful features through the plethora of motorsport disciplines this year in the face of challenging but understandable work and travel restrictions. We will continue to do so over the festive period so stay tuned for the latest news and reflective features on an unexpected year in motorsport.
Have a very Merry Christmas, thank you for your continued support, and stay safe.
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