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McLaren’s strategy played a key role in preventing Max Verstappen from adopting tactics reminiscent of Lewis Hamilton at Yas Marina from 2016

Piastri and Verstappen missed out on the F1 world title to Lando Norris

After blows in mid-season the British driver rallied to hold off the challenge of his teammate Oscar Piastri and a stunning late run from Max Verstappen to make history in Abu Dhabi

Though the Red Bull star won the 2025 finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the McLaren driver did just enough to hoist the first individual championship of his career.

The 26-year-old finished third at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating race winner Max Verstappen to the world crown by two points.

While the champion has been crowned in Abu Dhabi, Lando Norris will have to wait to receive the actual trophy

Norris edged out Max Verstappen by just two points to win the F1 world title

Norris became Britain’s 11th F1 world champion after sealing the title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday

Lando Norris has been crowned Formula 1 World Champion after finishing third at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Norris, 26, secured the title by achieving the necessary top-three finish at the Yas Marina Circuit. Max Verstappen won the race from pole position, with Norris's McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri finishing…