Best facts and stats from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lando Norris has clinched his maiden Formula 1 World Championship, securing the title with a crucial third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite Max Verstappen winning the race, he was dethroned after an extraordinary 1,457-day reign, finishing as championship runner-up by a mere two points. Norris's triumph marks him as the 35th F1 World Champion and the 11th from Great Britain, bringing McLaren its eighth drivers' title. Oscar Piastri, who led the championship for 15 races, rounded out the podium in the race and the season standings. Other notable results included Charles Leclerc in P4, George Russell in P5, and Fernando Alonso in P6, while Lewis Hamilton finished P8, marking his first season without a podium.