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Max Verstappen Wins the Battle, Norris Wins the War and Formula 1 Has a New First Time Champion

December 7, 2025

Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing third behind race winner Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. Despite not winning the race, Norris secured the title by just two points over Verstappen, marking the end of the Dutch driver's four-year reign as champion.

Max Verstappen Wins the Battle, Norris Wins the War and Formula 1 Has a New First Time Champion

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Lando Norris became the 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion.
Norris finished third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.
He won the championship by just two points over Verstappen.
This victory marks the 13th world championship for McLaren in F1.
Norris is the first McLaren driver to win the championship since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.

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Max Verstappen Wins the Battle, Norris Wins the War and Formula 1 Has a New First Time Champion

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