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Lando Norris faces fierce backlash over F1 title win: was McLaren dominance the real champion?

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
December 17, 2025
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Lando Norris faces fierce backlash over F1 title win: was McLaren dominance the real champion?

Lando Norris: Champion or Just Lucky? Controversy Erupts Over F1 Title Win!

In a dramatic twist of fate, Lando Norris has clinched the coveted Formula 1 world title, but the accolades are overshadowed by a bombshell verdict from former McLaren racing legend Juan Pablo Montoya. The 2025 season saw McLaren soar to unprecedented heights, dominating the championship like never before. However, it was in the latter half of the season that things took a tumultuous turn, with blunders such as a shocking disqualification in Las Vegas allowing fierce rival Max Verstappen to claw back into contention.

McLaren’s triumph in the constructors’ championship was nothing short of spectacular, clinching the title early during the Singapore Grand Prix and amassing an astonishing 833 points—outpacing Mercedes by a staggering 364 points. But the question looms large: did Norris truly earn this title, or was it merely a product of having the best car on the grid?

Speaking candidly to Grosvenor Casinos, Montoya threw down the gauntlet, asserting, “Yes, Lando is a worthy champion, but anybody in that car could have been world champion.” He drew parallels with past champions, pointing out that dominance often defines victory. “Two years ago, Max had the best car. So, was he a worthy champion? Yes. The car had such a big advantage. Anyone would have been world champion,” Montoya stated, igniting a firestorm of debate around the legitimacy of Norris’s triumph.

The former driver didn’t shy away from the truth, emphasizing that the car’s prowess played a significant role in Norris’s success. “It has to do a lot with the car, more than him,” Montoya continued. He acknowledged that while Norris took time to adapt and maximize the MCL39, once he and the team found their rhythm, they transformed their fortunes dramatically. “His attitude seems to change a little bit as well,” he noted, hinting at a deeper psychological battle behind the wheel.

While Norris’s team-mate, Oscar Piastri, held the championship lead for a considerable stretch of the season, it was Norris who ultimately emerged with the title, etching his name into the annals of F1 history as the 35th driver to become a world champion in the sport’s 75-year legacy.

As the dust settles on this contentious debate, one thing is clear: Lando Norris’s victory will be a topic of spirited discussion among fans and pundits alike. Will he rise to the occasion and prove his critics wrong, or will he forever be seen as a champion who rode the coattails of McLaren’s engineering prowess? The stage is set for a thrilling season ahead, and the world of F1 watches with bated breath.

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