September 2025 Archive

When you dive into the September 2025 archive, a curated collection of everything published on Paddock F1 Racing during September 2025. Also known as Sept 2025 roundup, it serves as a time‑capsule of the month’s buzz. The archive Formula 1 coverage sits at its core, linking race action, technical insights, and driver stories. It also pulls in industry shifts, pop‑culture moments and worldwide events that shape the racing world.

One of the biggest threads running through this archive is the Dutch Grand Prix, the Zandvoort race that tests car balance and driver bravery. The Dutch GP requires razor‑sharp car setup and split‑second decision‑making, which in turn influences the championship leaderboard. Lando Norris’ practice sweep, McLaren’s blistering pace and the surprise of Max Verstappen outside the top four all highlight how a single weekend can reshape team strategies. Alongside the race, the archive captures Stellantis engineering milestones, Nintendo’s gaming news, and a high‑impact earthquake in Afghanistan—showing how the sport lives within a broader cultural and economic landscape.

Beyond the race‑track, the September 2025 archive touches on F1 driver performance, the evolving form and stats of the sport’s top talent and the business moves that affect them. Transfer‑deadline drama, Eurostar awards for engineers, and the return of fan‑favorite pop acts all illustrate the multi‑dimensional nature of modern motorsport. Readers will find detailed practice reports, thoughtful analysis of team decisions, and quick snapshots of related headlines—all woven together to give a full‑picture view of the month. Keep scrolling to see each story, from the Zandvoort showdown to the latest industry headlines, and get a clear sense of how everything unfolded in September 2025.

Nintendo Switch 2 gets expanded Super Mario Bros. Wonder with Bellabel Park multiplayer hub

Nintendo is releasing an expanded Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch 2 next spring, headlined by Bellabel Park—a new multiplayer plaza with party-style minigames. The edition promises broader enhancements to the base game, with more details to come. Existing Switch owners can buy an upgrade pack, and the new game card will run on the original Switch with standard features.

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Sebastien Jacquet wins 2025 Eurostar for Cross-Car Line and Product Engineering at Stellantis

Stellantis chief quality officer Sebastien Jacquet has been named a 2025 Eurostar in Cross-Car Line and Product Engineering. The honor follows his June 2025 appointment and caps nearly 25 years in engineering and quality roles. He helped launch the STLA Medium platform, a cornerstone of Stellantis’s multi-energy strategy. The award spotlights his leadership across complex, multi-brand programs.

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Emerald Fennell brings Wuthering Heights to Haworth: new film teased at Brontë festival

Oscar-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell will headline the Brontë Women’s Writing Festival in Haworth to discuss her new Wuthering Heights adaptation, starring Margot Robbie and filmed in the Yorkshire Dales. The movie is slated for early 2026. The festival focuses on northern writers during Bradford’s UK City of Culture year, with guests including Tracy Chevalier and Holly Ringland. Tickets for the launch event are £25.

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Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of inciting violence over trans posts

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of inciting violence with social media posts about transgender people. The Metropolitan Police detained him after he landed from Arizona. He was taken to hospital during questioning due to high blood pressure, then released on bail with a condition banning him from posting on X. The case has triggered a political row over policing and free speech.

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Graham Linehan controversy: Chris O’Dowd says he wishes ‘IT Crowd’ creator was still writing

Chris O’Dowd says he wishes The IT Crowd creator Graham Linehan was still working in TV, despite the writer’s anti-trans views derailing his career. The actor called Linehan the best comedy writer he’s worked with and keeps in touch, even as industry backlash continues over Linehan’s comments and a pulled IT Crowd episode. The remarks reopen a fraught debate over art, accountability, and free expression.

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Afghanistan earthquake: 6.0 quake near Jalalabad kills 1,100+ as landslides stall rescue

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on August 31, killing more than 1,100 people and injuring nearly 3,000. The epicenter was 17 miles east of Jalalabad, with Kunar and Nangarhar provinces worst hit. About 8,000 homes collapsed. Landslides and shattered roads are blocking aid to remote mountain villages. China and the IFRC have pledged help as authorities warn the toll could rise.

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Fifth Harmony reunion at Jonas Brothers show sparks Camila Cabello’s heart-filled response

The four members of Fifth Harmony surprised fans with a reunion performance at a Jonas Brothers concert in Texas on Aug. 31, 2025. Camila Cabello, who left in 2016, responded with four red heart emojis on the group’s Instagram post. The moment set off speculation about a comeback, though no official plans have been announced.

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Lando Norris leads Dutch GP practice clean sweep as McLaren sets fearsome Zandvoort pace

McLaren owned Friday and Saturday practice at Zandvoort, with Lando Norris fastest in all three sessions and breaking last year’s pole record in FP3. Oscar Piastri shadowed him in second each time, while rivals struggled to match the pace. Lance Stroll crashed heavily in FP2 but returned in FP3. Max Verstappen sat outside the top four, and Lewis Hamilton’s FP3 was wrecked by traffic.

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Transfer Deadline Day 2025: Premier League spending smashes record as Arsenal lead frantic finale

Premier League clubs set a new summer spending record of £2.51bn as the 2025 window shut on September 1. Arsenal fronted the frenzy with big-money moves for Viktor Gyökeres, Martin Zubimendi and a late deal for Piero Hincapié, while Manchester United chased Emiliano Martínez and Senne Lammens. Crystal Palace sold Eberechi Eze but fought to keep Marc Guéhi. Fulham sealed a club-record signing from Shakhtar.

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