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Lando Norris triumphs in emotional F1 title win at Abu Dhabi: a dream realized after nine years

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December 7, 2025
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Lando Norris triumphs in emotional F1 title win at Abu Dhabi: a dream realized after nine years
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Emotional Triumph: Lando Norris Claims First F1 Title in Abu Dhabi After Nine-Year Journey with McLaren

In a heart-pounding finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris has claimed his first-ever Formula 1 title, a victory years in the making. The young McLaren star, visibly overwhelmed with emotion, reflected on his arduous nine-year journey with the iconic racing team as he celebrated this monumental achievement.

Despite Max Verstappen’s impressive performance—snatching three consecutive wins at the Yas Marina Circuit—he fell just short of dethroning Norris, who clinched the championship by a razor-thin margin of two points after a grueling 24-race season. Norris crossed the finish line in third place, sealing his fate as the new champion.

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“Oh god, I’ve not cried in a while,” Norris exclaimed with raw emotion in the parc ferme. “I didn’t think I’d cry but I did. It’s a long journey; it’s a long journey. First of all, I want to say a big thanks to my guys, everyone at McLaren, my parents. I’m not crying. Yeah, my mom, my dad. You know, they’re the ones who supported me since the beginning, so. I look like a loser.”

The 26-year-old prodigy, who joined the McLaren young driver program in 2017, made his F1 debut with the team in 2019. Reflecting on his transformative journey, Norris stated, “I mean, look, it’s been a long journey with me and McLaren. I’ve been with them for like nine years and we’ve been through plenty of crazy difficult times and plenty of good times.”

Norris’s triumph marks McLaren’s first Drivers’ Championship title in many years, and he expressed immense pride in bringing this accolade back to the team. “I feel like I did my part for the team this year, and I’m very proud of myself for that but I’m even more proud for everyone that I’ve hopefully made cry.”

The championship battle was fierce, with Norris’s teammate Oscar Piastri leading the standings for 15 consecutive rounds before Norris reclaimed the top spot in Mexico. Meanwhile, Verstappen mounted a fierce comeback after the summer break, reducing a staggering 104-point deficit. The Red Bull driver’s victories at Monza, Baku, Austin, Las Vegas, and Qatar had him hot on Norris’s heels, closing the gap to a mere 12 points going into the final race.

“I now know what Max feels like a little bit and I want to congratulate Max and Oscar, my two biggest competitors the whole season,” Norris acknowledged. “It’s been a pleasure to race against both of them. It’s been an honor. I’ve learned a lot from both of them as well, so I’ve enjoyed it. It’s been a long year but we did it. We did it and I’m so proud of everyone. It’s been an incredible season.”

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Norris during the final race. After losing a position to Piastri on the opening lap, he faced relentless pressure from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, making it critical to retain at least third place to secure the championship. In a tense moment, Red Bull instructed Yuki Tsunoda to impede Norris, leading to a controversial incident that saw both drivers investigated. Despite receiving a five-second penalty, Norris remained unfazed. “I had no idea. I didn’t care. I mean, I knew what I did was fine so I had nothing to worry about,” he stated confidently.

Norris demonstrated his determination, pushing his MCL39 to the limits until the very end. “I just knew it’s a long race. At the very end, you know, anything can happen. I just kept pushing until the last two or three laps. I could ease it off a bit, but I still wanted to fight to the end and that’s what we did,” he recounted.

With this victory, Lando Norris has not only fulfilled a lifelong dream but has also etched his name in the annals of F1 history, proving that hard work and resilience can lead to extraordinary triumphs. As the dust settles on this remarkable season, one thing is clear: the future of Formula 1 looks incredibly bright with stars like Norris leading the charge.

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