May 12 – What Happened Today?

Welcome to the May 12 roundup. Here you’ll find the freshest posts that went live on this date, from high‑speed F1 action to the biggest headlines in entertainment and tech. Grab a coffee and skim the highlights – we’ve cut the fluff and kept the facts you need.

F1 on the Fast Track

The Dutch Grand Prix stole the show. Lando Norris dominated practice at Zandvoort, topping all three sessions and even breaking last year’s pole record in the final run. Oscar Piastri was right on his tail, while Max Verstappen struggled to break into the top four. Lewis Hamilton’s Friday session was wrecked by traffic, showing that even legends can get held up.

That performance set the tone for race weekend, with McLaren looking razor‑sharp and the rest of the grid scrambling to catch up. If you’re following the championship, keep an eye on how Norris’s pace translates into qualifying and the race – it could shake up the standings.

Beyond the Track: Pop Culture, Tech, and More

Gaming fans have something to cheer about. Nintendo announced an expanded version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the upcoming Switch 2. The new Bellabel Park hub adds multiplayer minigames and promises a richer experience for both new and existing Switch owners.

In the world of film, Emerald Fennell teased her new adaptation of Wuthering at the Brontë Women’s Writing Festival. With Margot Robbie attached and the Yorkshire Dales as the backdrop, the project is shaping up to be a major cultural moment in early 2026.

On the business side, Stellantis honored Sebastien Jacquet with a 2025 Eurostar award for his work on the STLA Medium platform. The recognition highlights his role in pushing multi‑energy strategies across the company’s brand lineup.

Other notable stories from May 12 include a heated debate around Graham Linehan’s recent arrest, a major heatwave forecast for the UK with temperatures hitting 34°C, and the 2025 EuroMillions jackpot reaching €51 million.

That’s the snapshot for May 12. Whether you’re tracking F1 results, new game releases, or big‑ticket headlines, we’ve got the essentials right here. Come back tomorrow for the next batch of stories, or dive deeper into any of the posts that caught your eye.