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While Lando Norris celebrated his maiden F1 title, it was easy to forget the role his championship rival and team mate Oscar Piastri played in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Mark Hughes tells us more...

The Formula 1 grid has taken to social media to congratulate Lando Norris on his first drivers' championship title after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 
The Briton secured the championship with a third-place finish at the Yas Marina Circuit behind race winner Max Verstappen and his team-mate Oscar Piastri in second.
As Norris's celebrations went on late into the night, his fellow drivers and ...Keep reading

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

Jack Miller feels the Yamaha M1 isn’t a natural fit for his riding style in MotoGP, but has learned how to get the best from the bike during his first season with Pramac in 2025.
Miller found refuge at Yamaha’s satellite squad after being dropped by KTM at the end of 2024, signing a contract directly with the factory to race alongside Miguel Oliveira.
The M1 became the fourth different ...Keep reading

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says Oscar Piastri passing Lando Norris on the first lap of Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was discussed in advance as Piastri's hard tyres would help pile pressure on leader Max Verstappen.
Third-starting Piastri passed Norris for second with a clean swoop around the outside of the medium-speed Tun 9 left-hander, demoting Norris to the lowest position he ...Keep reading

Zak Brown is “convinced” Oscar Piastri will become Formula 1 world champion with McLaren despite losing the 2025 title to team-mate Lando Norris at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
McLaren’s drivers fought for a maiden championship all year and third place at the finale sealed the job for Norris, who finished 13 points ahead of Piastri and two points in front of runner-up Max ...Keep reading

Well, there’s a very high probability Lando Norris is actually still awake as you read this column on Monday morning.
Perhaps he’s still partying – or, even if he’s already in his hotel bed, still pumped with adrenaline as he tries to process what has happened to him this year. There’s even no guarantee he’s not on his way to some local hospital to stop his nose bleeding. After all ...Keep reading

I think we were all looking forward to an epic finale. Three drivers – Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri – all still in the Formula 1 title hunt. We haven't had that in 15 years!
For Formula 1, it was the perfect chance to present itself as exciting and dramatic to a global audience, because surely plenty of people tuned in who normally wouldn’t bother switching on the ...Keep reading

As the curtain came down on the 2025 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix delivered a title-deciding finale – with Lando Norris ultimately crowned the sport’s 35th World Champion.