Last weekend, my husband and I were at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It was a weekend charged with anticipation, because it wasn’t just another race; it was the final showdown of the 2025 season with three drivers contending for the championship. The Yas Marina Circuit was buzzing with possibility, and it felt historic even before the race began.

I grew up watching Formula One with my parents and brother—it was our Sunday ritual as a family during race season. We would be glued to the screen, completely immersed in the adrenaline: the speed, the overtakes, the rivalry between Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen. Now, as an adult, it’s become something I love sharing with my husband too. For us, it’s a mix of childhood nostalgia and new memories—though he’s definitely more invested, loud, and dramatic during tight races, especially when it comes to his favourite, Charles Leclerc.

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