Lando Norris reversed a 34-point deficit to teammate Oscar Piastri by overhauling his approach mid-season, ultimately clinching his first F1 championship by two points in Abu Dhabi. The Briton credits external support networks and mental recalibration for transforming early-season struggles into a title-winning resurgence.
Lando Norris clinched his maiden F1 world title by two points over Max Verstappen after finishing third in Abu Dhabi, becoming McLaren's first champion since 2008. Rivals including Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton hailed his victory as proof that F1 success doesn't require ruthless aggression, with Sainz declaring Norris 'proven you don't have to be badass' to win.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko suggests he may leave the team after 2024 following their narrow championship defeat, raising questions about the future of their driver development pipeline that launched Verstappen and Vettel.
Max Verstappen comforted race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase after the Abu Dhabi GP, revealing the engineer's emotional state stemmed from private struggles rather than impending departure rumors. The four-time champion praised Lambiase's resilience during a grueling season where he missed two races for personal reasons, calling him both a trusted colleague and friend.
Lando Norris secures McLaren's first drivers' championship since 2008, celebrating with his signature authenticity. Verstappen concedes gracefully after Red Bull's late-season surge falls short in Abu Dhabi, praising his engineer amid emotional reflections on a rollercoaster year.
Oscar Piastri finished second in Abu Dhabi but conceded the 2025 F1 title to teammate Lando Norris by 13 points. Despite the disappointment, the Australian expressed pride in McLaren's progress and his personal growth after a late-season slump, calling it 'not quite the ending I wished for' but vowing future title challenges.
Max Verstappen will skip Tuesday's Abu Dhabi post-season test after winning the season finale, signaling Red Bull's immediate shift to 2026 development despite his 2025 title miss. The four-time champion heads to Milton Keynes to begin next year's campaign while teammates evaluate 2026-spec tires.
Lando Norris transformed his approach to title contention by studying Max Verstappen's mental resilience during their 2024 battle. Key lessons: rapid error recovery and strategic aggression now position him as McLaren's 2025 title threat after evolving from 'nearly man' to championship-caliber driver.
Oscar Piastri credits McLaren's internal fairness framework for elevating both him and Lando Norris as drivers, acknowledging the 'uncomfortable' tension it created during their championship battle. The Australian confirms the team will review the controversial guidelines this offseason after Norris secured the drivers' title.
Cisca Wauman shares emotional reflections after son Lando's first F1 title, detailing family sacrifices since his karting days at age seven. The McLaren driver's championship journey required difficult choices that split family focus and cost precious childhood moments.
Lando Norris secured his maiden F1 world title with a calculated P3 finish at Yas Marina, as Max Verstappen took the race win. The McLaren driver's flawless performance capped a season-long resurgence for the British team, ending Mercedes' and Red Bull's recent dominance in dramatic fashion.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko hints at potential departure following Max Verstappen's failure to secure a fifth consecutive world title, calling the outcome a personal disappointment as he weighs his future with the team after two decades of leadership.
