Lando Norris Crowned 2025 F1 World Champion
Lando Norris has officially become the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion, securing his first-ever title after a dramatic season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The McLaren driver finished third in the race, earning enough points to stay ahead of rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in the championship standings.
Norris’ 2025 campaign shows consistent podium finishes, delivers strong qualifying pace, and demonstrates impressive racecraft under pressure. Even though Verstappen won the final race, Norris’ season-long performance ensured he claimed the ultimate prize.
The title marks a historic moment for McLaren, ending their long wait for a drivers’ championship and signaling a new era led by Norris.
Max Verstappenc is 2024 Formula 1 World Champion
Before Lando Norris claimed the 2025 World Championship, the 2024 Formula 1 season was once again dominated by Max Verstappen, who secured his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship. Driving for Red Bull Racing, Verstappen showcased extraordinary consistency, race pace, and strategic excellence throughout the year. His ability to maximize performance under all conditions—wet or dry, qualifying or race day—made him the standout driver of the season.
In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull Racing continued their reign at the top. Thanks to the combined efforts of Verstappen and teammate Sergio Pérez, the team managed to score heavily at almost every race weekend. Their superior car development, aerodynamic efficiency, and reliability allowed them to stay comfortably ahead of Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren in the standings.
The 2024 season ultimately set the stage for a dramatic shift in 2025. While Red Bull dominated the previous year, rising teams like McLaren showed significant improvement, laying the foundation for Lando Norris’ breakthrough championship run. Looking back, 2024 serves as a reminder of Verstappen’s unmatched skill and Red Bull’s engineering excellence—making Norris’ 2025 triumph even more meaningful.
