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Lando Norris Clinches First F1 Title, McLaren's First Since 2008

12/25/2025

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Lando Norris, the Formula 1 driver for McLaren, won his first Formula 1 World Championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi, becoming McLaren's first champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.
He overcame a significant points deficit to Oscar Piastri during the season.
He finished just ahead of Max Verstappen, the runner-up.
Hamilton expressed pride in Norris and emphasized staying true to oneself during the race.

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Lando Norris, the Formula 1 driver for McLaren, won his first Formula 1 World Championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi, becoming McLaren's first champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.
He overcame a significant points deficit to Oscar Piastri during the season.
He finished just ahead of Max Verstappen, the runner-up.
Hamilton expressed pride in Norris and emphasized staying true to oneself during the race.