Formula 1: Norris is world champion! Verstappen wins the race, but it's not enough.

The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix delivered the most anticipated outcome: Lando Norris is officially the new Formula 1 world champion, capping an extraordinary season with his first driver's title. The Englishman from McLaren only needed to reach the podium, and with a masterful third-place finish, he sealed a championship that was wide open until the final corner.

Norris on the podium and the title is assured

Lando Norris He managed the race with clarity, despite finding himself in several delicate situations in the first laps. The initial comeback, the aggressive duels and the forced overtakings did not affect his performance: Norris achieved the minimum objective, third place, enough to end the season in front of an indomitable Verstappen by just two points.

It's the pinnacle of his career: a title that seemed to have been announced for weeks, but which still needed to be cemented with a solid performance. And so it was.

Verstappen wins, Piastri accompanies him, but the World Championship fades away

At the head of the race Max Verstappen He did what he had to do. The Dutchman dominated and won the final GP of the year, ending the season as the rider with the most overall wins. But the victory wasn't enough to overturn the overall standings. Behind him, Oscar piastri He took second place, now aware that he could no longer fight for the title.

Positive signs for Ferrari in the final round of the season. Charles Leclerc He finished fourth, staying glued to Norris for much of the race and constantly putting pressure on the future world champion.

Good recovery also for Hamilton, who after a difficult start orchestrated a comeback to eighth place.

Il Abu Dhabi GP confirmed what the paddock imagined: 2025 is the year of Land Norris. Verstappen, despite a season full of victories and having attempted a sensational comeback, must cede the throne.

The Englishman from McLaren thus officially succeeds the Dutch champion and writes a new page in the history of the team. Woking.