Piastri 'will be a world champion' in future – Norris

Lando Norris clinched his maiden Formula 1 Drivers' Championship in a thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, becoming the 35th driver to win the title. He secured the crown by a mere two points over Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Despite a strong season where Oscar Piastri led for much of the year and recorded seven wins—the same as Norris—a late-season slump saw him finish third, 13 points adrift. Celebrating his victory, Norris was quick to praise his McLaren teammate, stating that Piastri "will be a world champion" one day, acknowledging the intense competition they shared throughout the challenging season. He also highlighted the battle with Verstappen, adding to the memorable championship fight.