But Norris won the championship by two points over Verstappen and 13 points over Piastri. Norris just needed a podium finish to clinch the title, and he got it. Verstappen won the battle (the race) but lost the war (the championship).

Newly-crowned Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has backed Lewis Hamilton to return to form in 2026 after the seven-time world champion experienced a difficult first year as a Ferrari driver.

Rob Dodds, who coached Norris in karting at BKC Racing when he was seven years old, said he had seen an increase in young people interested in the sport since Norris' career took off. "There's a massive influx into karting and motorsport in general, really. Especially because Lando is so personable," he told BBC Radio Somerset.

The McLaren driver finished third place Sunday, enough to clinch his first F1 title. An emotional Norris celebrated with his team and family, saying it "feels amazing."

Lando Norris has gone fastest in both practice sessions as he laid down a marker ahead of the three-way title decider at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The plaudits keep on coming for Lando Norris as he basks in winning his first-ever F1 world title. Norris wrote his name in F1 folklore on Sunday when a third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix clinched the championship ahead of Red Bull rival Max ...

Yuki Tsunoda has offered his congratulations to Lando Norris after the McLaren driver pipped his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen to the F1 2025 title.

Lando Norris has become the 35th Formula 1 world champion as he clinched the title by two points in 2025. The Brit came a long way to grab his first F1 crown. He was tipped as the favourite for the championship during pre-season,