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Lando Norris triumphs as World Champion: Zak Brown defies critics in stunning McLaren victory

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
December 7, 2025
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Lando Norris triumphs as World Champion: Zak Brown defies critics in stunning McLaren victory

Lando Norris Shatters Expectations: McLaren’s New World Champion Emerges as Max Verstappen Falls Short

In an exhilarating climax to the 2023 Formula 1 season, Lando Norris has triumphed against all odds to claim his first World Championship title, leaving critics and naysayers in shock. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, didn’t hold back in expressing his pride for the team and its dynamic duo, Norris and Oscar Piastri, after a nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi.

Norris had to navigate a treacherous race filled with tension as he fought off fierce competition from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who threatened to snatch away the championship with a podium finish. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen was on a rampage, clocking up five wins since the summer break and securing his eighth victory of the season. But in the end, it was Norris who clinched the title, a feat many deemed impossible.

Speaking to Sky F1, Brown declared, “Unbelievably proud of the team. Unbelievably proud of our two drivers. We let them race to the end. Everyone said, not everyone, most people, thought that was going to be impossible to pull off.” The CEO’s enthusiasm was palpable as he celebrated a major achievement for McLaren, affirming, “It’s just a dream, racing with these two guys.”

McLaren’s strategy of fostering a competitive yet fair environment for both Norris and Piastri was initially met with skepticism, especially following controversial moments like the incident at Monza. But, as Brown noted, this approach has ultimately led the team to an unprecedented double championship victory. “I think it is [a triumph for how McLaren goes racing]. To us, it’s the right way to go racing,” he emphasized.

The road to victory wasn’t smooth sailing for Norris. He faced a relentless challenge from Leclerc who was hot on his heels throughout the race. In a final act of desperation, Norris executed a daring off-track maneuver against Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, a move that earned Tsunoda a five-second penalty. Brown described the race as “great racing” and acknowledged the pressure of competing against a titan like Verstappen, stating, “If you beat Red Bull and Max, you’ve done a great job.”

As the dust settles on this historic race, McLaren is set to bask in the glory of a well-deserved championship celebration. Brown can’t wait to return to the factory to share the moment with the entire team, recognizing the hard work of the men and women behind the scenes who contributed to this monumental achievement.

Norris’s victory marks a significant milestone, making him the 34th different driver to win the World Championship. With the season now concluded, the F1 world will be buzzing about the events in Abu Dhabi, where Norris proved that with the right determination and teamwork, anything is possible.

As fans eagerly await the next season, one thing is clear: Lando Norris has not only made history but has also set the stage for an electrifying future in Formula 1. Buckle up, because the racing world just got a lot more exciting!

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