Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for McLaren and with it secured the constructors’ championship for his team, their first since 1998. In a tense race in the season finale, Norris had to beat Ferrari on his own from pole after his teammate Oscar Piastri was all but removed from the fight on the first lap, hit by Max Verstappen.
The first corner was exciting, with Verstappen and Piastri coming together. After that, Norris never looked likely to crumble, even though he was under considerable pressure to deliver the constructor’s title for McLaren.
Hamilton’s late burst to overtake his teammate Russell was satisfying, and fun for Mercedes and Hamilton fans. It was a grand prix that had its moments, but overall, lacking in genuine drama. The result certainly proves (again) that Norris won’t shy away from a pressurised fight for the title next year.
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