Lewis Hamilton announced an extreme off-season disconnect, declaring he'll discard his phone to achieve complete digital isolation after a frustrating 2024 campaign. The seven-time champion emphasized this radical reset is crucial for mental renewal ahead of his final Ferrari season.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has responded to critics who claimed it would be 'impossible' to manage a fair title fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, expressing pride in the team's approach that allowed both drivers to race freely until the final round.
Lando Norris was cleared by the stewards for his off-track overtake on Yuki Tsunoda during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a decision that was pivotal as Norris clinched his first world title. The stewards ruled Norris was 'forced off' by Tsunoda's erratic defending, which itself earned the Red Bull driver a penalty.
Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 world title in Abu Dhabi after a season-long battle with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, dedicating the victory to McLaren and his parents through tears. The 25-year-old ended McLaren's 30-year drivers' championship drought with a composed third-place finish that sealed the crown by two points.
Lando Norris says preserving his authentic personality while winning the 2024 drivers' championship gives him greater pride than conforming to traditional champion stereotypes. The McLaren driver emphasized avoiding aggressive tactics used by past title winners, calling his self-defined approach 'Lando's way.'
An emotional Lando Norris struggled to hold back tears after securing his first Formula 1 World Championship with a third-place finish in Abu Dhabi, joking he looked 'like a loser' on the TV screens as the magnitude of his achievement sunk in.
Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi, navigating a tense three-way decider to win by just two points over Max Verstappen. While Verstappen was widely considered the season's best performer, Norris's resilient comeback and flawless final race execution earned him a worthy title, as McLaren also claimed the constructors' crown.
Oscar Piastri confronted Max Verstappen in the cool-down room about his defensive driving during Sunday's race, questioning why the Red Bull driver refused to yield position. The tense exchange highlights escalating tensions between the two championship contenders with four races remaining.
The 2025 Formula 1 season concluded under the lights at the Yas Marina Circuit, where the final race delivered a dramatic finale. The event determined the final standings in both championships, with key battles for position going down to the last lap.
Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula 1 Drivers' Championship by finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, holding off a charging Max Verstappen to win the title by a mere two points. McLaren also comfortably secured the Constructors' title, while Mercedes edged out Red Bull for second place in the teams' standings.
Max Verstappen clinched victory at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the season, ahead of a strong McLaren duo. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris completed the podium, capping off a dramatic 24-race championship.
Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula 1 World Championship by finishing third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, handling intense pressure throughout the race. Max Verstappen won the season finale from pole position, with Oscar Piastri finishing second. Norris becomes the 11th British driver to win the title.
