Lando Norris Clinches First F1 World Championship in Emotional Abu Dhabi Finale
Ashwini Gambo
Emotions soared at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday as McLaren star Lando Norris secured his first-ever Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship with a composed third-place finish at the 2025 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The British driver, who has steadily risen through the ranks since his debut in 2019, sealed the title after a season marked by resilience, consistency, and a series of standout performances. As the checkered flag fell, Norris celebrated with a jubilant display of donuts on the iconic circuit, the smoke and cheers encapsulating years of determination culminating in a career-defining triumph.
Fans roared from the grandstands as Norris climbed atop his McLaren, arms raised in disbelief and joy. The team, visibly emotional, joined him on the track to mark the historic moment McLaren’s first drivers’ championship in decades and a defining milestone in the young champion’s career.
Norris’s achievement not only cements his place among Formula 1’s elite but also signals a new era for McLaren as they return to the forefront of motorsport glory.
