Lando Norris was overcome with emotion as he clinched his first F1 world championship. The British driver secured the title by finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by two points.
Norris, the 35th world champion in F1 history, expressed his gratitude and joy over the victory, thanking his team and family for their support. McLaren team boss Zak Brown praised Norris and his teammate Oscar for their outstanding performance.
Despite facing a steward’s investigation for an on-track incident, Norris escaped punishment and held off Verstappen’s late-season charge. Verstappen won the race but fell short in the championship battle, with Norris securing the title with a solid performance.
In a dramatic finish, Verstappen won the race ahead of Oscar Piastri, while Norris maintained his position to secure the championship. Verstappen’s attempt to disrupt Norris’ race strategy fell short, with Norris finishing ahead of the pack to claim the championship victory.
