What the teams said – Race day in Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula 1 World Championship at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing third, a result sufficient to clinch the coveted title. Max Verstappen dominated the race, taking a commanding victory, while Norris's McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri finished second, ensuring a strong one-two for the team and contributing to McLaren's Constructors' Championship triumph. Norris battled fierce competition from Verstappen and Piastri throughout a challenging season. Despite a five-second penalty for Yuki Tsunoda's team play against Norris, McLaren ultimately celebrated a historic double championship win. Other notable performances included Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton recovering to eighth.