Is Norris in the pound seats for the 2025 title?

Lando Norris kicked off the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in dominant fashion, topping Friday practice as he bids to convert his championship lead into a maiden Formula 1 world title. The McLaren driver, currently holding a 12-point advantage over Max Verstappen and with teammate Oscar Piastri a further four points adrift, showcased impressive pace in both the daytime and more representative dusk sessions. While Norris's title rivals, Verstappen and Piastri, also appeared strong on paper, the Briton's early performance sets a promising tone for his championship aspirations at the season finale.