Lando Norris wins first Formula One championship in Abu Dhabi

Monday 8 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 8:56am

In this story Liam Lawson, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, McLaren

McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula One title after finishing third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The result ended Max Verstappen's four-year championship reign.

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1. RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 6:29am

   Nightmare finish for Liam Lawson in Abu Dhabi as Lando Norris crowned F1 champion (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 8 Dec 2025, 8:56am

   Tearful Norris takes F1 title, bad day for Lawson (opens in new tab)