Britain's Lando Norris wins World Championship after knife-edge F1 ...
The young British driver came in third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but it was enough to win the title
www.gbnews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Lando Norris won the Formula 1 World Championship in 2025, clinching the title at the Abu Dhabi season finale after a dramatic race where he secured enough points to overtake rivals. This made him the first British driver to claim the title since Jenson Button in 2009. [citations from multiple outlets report the championship result and Abu Dhabi finale][3][4][5]
- Following the title, Norris indicated plans to step back from the spotlight for a period and focus on recovery and preparation, with McLaren planning ongoing season reviews and simulator work ahead of 2026.[4][5]
- Most outlets confirm Norris remains the reigning World Champion as of late 2025, with coverage highlighting reactions from Norris, his team, and fans celebrating the historic achievement.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed, up-to-date articles and summarize differences in how various outlets described the final race and Norris’s title celebrations. I can also create a quick timeline of key moments from the 2025 season. Would you like that?
Citations:
- “Lando Norris is the new F1 World Champion! After an epic Abu Dhabi showdown…”[1]
- “Lando Norris wins F1 world title in Abu Dhabi…”[7]
- “Britain's Lando Norris wins World Championship after knife-edge F1 …”[3]
- “Lando Norris announces decision to 'step away' after …”[4]
- “Lando Norris: ‘This is not my World Championship, this is ours’”[5]