Lando Norris to be crowned F1 world champion at FIA Awards Ceremony in Uzbekistan

Lando Norris will officially receive the Formula 1 world champion's trophy at the FIA's annual end-of-year gala in Uzbekistan, capping off a dramatic 2025 season. The ceremony also celebrates McLaren's second consecutive Constructors' Championship, secured ahead of the drivers' title fight, and honors champions across multiple FIA-sanctioned motorsport disciplines.

Why it matters:

The FIA Prize Giving ceremony is the formal, traditional conclusion to the motorsport season, where champions are officially recognized and celebrated. For Norris, receiving the trophy marks the definitive end of his intense title battle with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri and solidifies his place in F1 history as a world champion.

The details:

• The 2025 FIA Awards Ceremony is being held in Uzbekistan, with the event streamed live on the FIA's official YouTube channel.
• Beyond the F1 accolades, the gala will award champions from the World Rally Championship (WRC), World Endurance Championship (WEC), Formula E, and karting.
• Additional awards will be presented, including Action of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and the FIA President’s Awards.
• Two new categories are being introduced this year: Excellence in Communication and National Motorsport Achievement.

What's next:

With the 2025 season officially concluded, focus will immediately shift to winter testing and the development race for 2026. For Norris and McLaren, the celebration in Uzbekistan is a milestone moment before the hard work begins again to defend their hard-earned titles.