Emotions ran high as Lando Norris clinched his first F1 world championship with a third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by a slim two-point margin.
Being the 35th world champion in F1 history, the British driver, Norris, expressed his overwhelming joy and relief after securing the prestigious title following a period of uncertainty.
Overwhelmed with gratitude, Norris tearfully thanked his team over the radio, exclaiming, “You made my dreams come true, thank you so much. I love you guys, for everything. You deserve it. I love you mum, I love you dad. Thanks for everything. And now I’m crying!”
McLaren’s Zak Brown celebrated the victory, acknowledging the effort of Norris and his teammate, Oscar, remarking, “We did it, it wasn’t easy. Lando and Oscar, what a group of great drivers!”
Despite facing challenges in Abu Dhabi, including a stewards’ investigation, Norris managed to maintain his lead over Verstappen, who won the race but fell short in the championship standings.
Verstappen’s efforts to disrupt Norris’ position by backing up the pack were unsuccessful, as Norris secured third place, with Piastri finishing second and Leclerc in fourth.
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