Max Verstappen closed the 2025 Formula 1 season in dominant fashion by winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but all eyes were on Lando Norris, who secured third place — and with it, his first-ever World Championship.
Final Race Results
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Max Verstappen – P1
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Oscar Piastri – P2
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Lando Norris – P3
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Charles Leclerc – P4
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George Russell – P5
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Fernando Alonso – P6
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Esteban Ocon – P7
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Lewis Hamilton – P8
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Lance Stroll – P9
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Oliver Bearman – P10
Race Summary
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Verstappen led from lights out and never looked threatened, signing off the year with a commanding victory.
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Piastri pressured early but ultimately settled for second.
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Norris executed a composed, championship-focused drive, holding off Leclerc and Russell to finish P3 — exactly what he needed to seal the title.
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Hamilton climbed into the points, while rookie Oliver Bearman secured a strong P10 finish.
Norris Makes History
With this result, Lando Norris becomes the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion, completing a breakthrough season and delivering McLaren’s first title since 2008.
