Lando Norris secured his first Formula One World Drivers' Championship after finishing second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The result gave him a two-point advantage over Red Bull's Max Verstappen at the season's end.
Norris managed a controlled performance in the final race, maintaining position behind Max Verstappen who won the race. He avoided major incidents and maintained focus during the final laps despite pressure from Charles Leclerc.
The championship outcome followed a season-long battle between Norris and Verstappen, with Norris finishing ahead on points. Verstappen had aimed to equal Michael Schumacher's record of five consecutive titles but fell short.