Norris' fellow drivers congratulate him on his maiden title

Lando Norris has clinched his maiden Formula 1 World Championship in a dramatic Abu Dhabi finale, ending Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth consecutive title by a mere two points. This monumental achievement marks McLaren's first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton in 2008, with Norris securing third place at Yas Marina to seal his fate. Rivals and teammates alike flocked to congratulate the Briton. Childhood friend George Russell, Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and former McLaren teammate Carlos Sainz lauded Norris's well-deserved success, with Sainz highlighting Norris's authenticity. Even Verstappen and his own McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, acknowledged Norris as a deserving champion after a season-long, intense battle.