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3+ min ago (555+ words) Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in Yas Marina. Oscar Piastri was magnanimous in defeat after his McLaren teammate Lando Norris wrapped up the 2025 F1 Drivers" Championship in Abu Dhabi. Norris finished third in Yas Marina behind Max Verstappen and Piastri, the result enough to seal the title by two points. Piastri started the race brightly, overtaking his teammate around the outside of Turn 9 on the opening lap to move into second place. Once there, he was unable to match Verstappen, who largely controlled the race to win. Piastri did, however, play a crucial role, acting as a spoiler of sorts for Norris as his choice of hard compound tyres left Red Bull strategically limited. It was a valuable contribution for Piastri, whose own title chances were a long shot at best heading into the…...

3+ min ago (555+ words) Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in Yas Marina. Oscar Piastri was magnanimous in defeat after his McLaren teammate Lando Norris wrapped up the 2025 F1 Drivers" Championship in Abu Dhabi. Norris finished third in Yas Marina behind Max Verstappen and Piastri, the result enough to seal the title by two points. Piastri started the race brightly, overtaking his teammate around the outside of Turn 9 on the opening lap to move into second place. Once there, he was unable to match Verstappen, who largely controlled the race to win. Piastri did, however, play a crucial role, acting as a spoiler of sorts for Norris as his choice of hard compound tyres left Red Bull strategically limited. It was a valuable contribution for Piastri, whose own title chances were a long shot at best heading into the…...

10+ min ago (124+ words) Britain's Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula 1 drivers' championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The McLaren driver finished third at the Yas Marina Circuit, a result which was good enough to seal the title by two points from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who won the grand prix. How well do you know the newly crowned champion? Try the BBC Sport quiz and find out. Backed by his family, propelled by his talent - the rise of Norris Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi Premier League: Fulham goal disallowed for offside after equalising against Palace 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' 'A clear challenge to Slot's authority in Salah's show of rebellion'...

10+ min ago (114+ words) Britain's Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula 1 drivers' championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The McLaren driver finished third at the Yas Marina Circuit, a result which was good enough to seal the title by two points from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who won the grand prix. How well do you know the newly crowned champion? Try the BBC Sport quiz and find out. Backed by his family, propelled by his talent - the rise of Norris Briton Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi Premier League: Guehi heads Crystal Palace back ahead late on at Fulham 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times'...

29+ min ago (312+ words) Check out how Oscar Piastri and other drivers reacted to Lando Norris claiming his first Formula One championship title. (0:49) Lewis Hamilton has said he is going to "unplug" and will be uncontactable after a tough maiden Formula 1 season with Ferrari, claiming he "can't wait to get away from all this." The seven-time world champion had high hopes for his first campaign in red but it ended in bitter disappointment; Hamilton finishing sixth in the championship, failing to claim a single podium and being knocked out of Q1 in each of 2025's final three qualifying sessions. When asked whether he was looking forward to next season following the Abu Dhabi GP finale, where he fought back to eighth, Hamilton said there was only one thing he was excited for. "At the moment I'm only looking forward to the break," Hamilton said. "Just…...

29+ min ago (312+ words) Check out how Oscar Piastri and other drivers reacted to Lando Norris claiming his first Formula One championship title. (0:49) Lewis Hamilton has said he is going to "unplug" and will be uncontactable after a tough maiden Formula 1 season with Ferrari, claiming he "can't wait to get away from all this." The seven-time world champion had high hopes for his first campaign in red but it ended in bitter disappointment; Hamilton finishing sixth in the championship, failing to claim a single podium and being knocked out of Q1 in each of 2025's final three qualifying sessions. When asked whether he was looking forward to next season following the Abu Dhabi GP finale, where he fought back to eighth, Hamilton said there was only one thing he was excited for. "At the moment I'm only looking forward to the break," Hamilton said. "Just…...

47+ min ago (631+ words) No Formula 1 driver puts pressure on his rivals quite like Max Verstappen. The Red Bull star did it to Lewis Hamilton in 2021, winning his first title on the last lap of the season and preventing Hamilton from clinching a record eighth F1 title. Verstappen came close to winning the title again this year, mounting an incredible late charge to crank up the pressure on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Earlier in the season, the McLaren teammates were contesting the F1 title between themselves. But Verstappen changed all that. Heading into Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, it had become a three-way battle. Verstappen did all he could. He won in Abu Dhabi from pole position for a third straight race win, a season-leading eighth and 71st of a stellar career. It was not quite enough to overtake Norris, who won his first F1 title…...

47+ min ago (336+ words) Personality matters in sport, and Button's easy-going demeanor often belied a steely competitive spirit. He was known for his smooth driving style, technical feedback, and ability to thrive under pressure. While never the most flamboyant figure on the grid, Button's resilience'weathering years of midfield obscurity before his breakthrough'resonates with fans and fellow drivers alike. Today, as new stars like Lando Norris capture headlines, Button's 2009 triumph serves as a reminder of Formula One's capacity for surprise and reinvention. His story is not simply one of technical luck'it's about seizing opportunity, mastering adversity, and proving that greatness can emerge from the most unlikely circumstances. Looking back, Button's legacy is less about raw statistics and more about character. He showed that humility, intelligence, and resilience can be as decisive as bravado and speed. As Formula One evolves, with fresh faces and shifting narratives,…...

47+ min ago (814+ words) Sir Keir Starmer hailed the "world-class" McLaren racing team hours after Lando Norris won the Formula One Championship for the first time. The Prime Minister was visiting the McLaren Technology Centre in Surrey on Monday as part of a drive to get more young people into apprenticeships. He was due to meet McLaren apprentices the day after Norris sobbed tears of joy and relief as he won the Formula One Championship for the first time and ended Max Verstappen's four-year reign with a nervy third place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull's Verstappen, who ended the campaign with more wins (eight) than any driver, triumphed in the season-ender with McLaren's Oscar Piastri second and 12.5 seconds behind at the chequered flag. Norris, Britain's 11th Formula One world champion, took his points tally to 423 with Verstappen on 421 and Piastri third with…...

48+ min ago (131+ words) McLaren driver Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears after clinching his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. McLaren's Lando Norris finished third in Abu Dhabi to beat Max Verstappen to his first driver's championship McLaren driver Lando Norris, of Britain, chinches his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, races during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, UAE. McLaren driver Lando Norris, of Britain, crosses the finish line to become the Formula One world champion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, UAE....