Lando Norris crowned Drivers’ Champion
The British driver also bested teammate Oscar Piastri, who had led much of the drivers’ standings for a large part of the season.
Lando Norris at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Photo: Race Pictures
The victory was Norris’ first title success and McLaren’s first since their 2008 triumph with Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen praises Lambiase
The four-time world champion, during the post-race press conference, lauded the Italian before highlighting how the dynamics of their relationship have transformed from a driver-engineer partnership to an actual friendship.
Max Verstappen alongside race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase – Photo: RacePictures
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