Norris praises support from Hamilton, Vettel and more

Lando Norris clinched his maiden F1 World Championship in 2025, securing the title by a mere two points over Max Verstappen in a thrilling Abu Dhabi finale. After an early season lead, Norris faced setbacks, including a collision with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and a mechanical retirement. However, the Briton mounted a formidable comeback in the second half, retaking the championship lead in Mexico. Norris revealed that messages of support from fellow athletes, including F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, were instrumental in his success. He believes these words of encouragement provided the crucial boost needed to secure the championship.