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Verstappen Wins the Race, But the Night Belongs to Lando Norris — Your New World Champion

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
December 7, 2025
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Verstappen Wins the Race, But the Night Belongs to Lando Norris — Your New World Champion

Under the floodlights of Yas Marina, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix delivered the final chapter of a tense and emotional championship battle. Max Verstappen crossed the line first, executing a flawless race — but it was Lando Norris, finishing third, who claimed the ultimate prize: the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.


Race Start & Opening Stints

The lights went out with Verstappen holding firm into Turn 1, while Oscar Piastri slotted comfortably into second. Norris maintained position in third, avoiding any early drama and placing himself immediately in the championship-winning zone.

Behind the leaders, Charles Leclerc and George Russell fought aggressively for fourth, while Lewis Hamilton’s final race for Ferrari saw him struggle for pace in the early laps.


Mid-Race Strategy: McLaren Splits the Deck

McLaren rolled out a dual-strategy play:

  • Piastri on the aggressive plan, attempting an undercut on Verstappen
  • Norris on the safer, long-run strategy, preserving tyre life early

As the race unfolded, Verstappen neutralized Piastri’s undercut while Norris kept a steady rhythm, always inside the top three — the magic position that guaranteed him the title.

By Lap 35, McLaren shifted fully behind Norris. Piastri, while still fighting for the race win, gave space when required to secure Norris’ strategic cushion.


Final Phase: Verstappen Pulls Away, Norris Holds the Golden Position

The last 20 laps saw Verstappen stretch a comfortable lead over Piastri, while Norris kept a controlled distance behind his teammate, ensuring no risks in the closing laps.

Behind them:

  • Leclerc defended brilliantly to hold off Russell
  • Hamilton finished outside the podium but earned applause in his final Ferrari appearance
  • Sainz retired late with power unit issues

But the biggest celebration was happening in the McLaren garage.


Finish: The Race Goes to Max — The Championship to Norris

Final top 3:

  1. Max Verstappen – Red Bull
  2. Oscar Piastri – McLaren
  3. Lando Norris – McLaren

As Norris crossed the line, McLaren erupted — their first driver’s title since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.

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