Lando Norris Brings Out The Donuts After Tears Flow With First F1 World Title: Watch | Formula-one News

Last Updated:December 07, 2025, 20:35 IST

Lando Norris clinched his first Formula One world title in Abu Dhabi. Norris is Britain’s first champion since Lewis Hamilton, marking McLaren’s 13th drivers’ crown.

Lando Norris after winning the Formula One title (X/F1)

Lando Norris celebrated his first Formula One world drivers’ title with a couple of doughnuts on the track in Abu Dhabi on Sunday,

The Briton ended Max Verstappen’s four-year dominance, despite finishing third in the season finale, behind race winner Verstappen and fellow title contender, McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, claiming the crown by two points.

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The McLaren motorhome burst into celebration, with CEO Zak Brown congratulating Norris over the team radio in his characteristically cheerful way.

“Lando, this is Zak from McLaren. Is this the world champion hotline? You did it! You did it! Awesome,” Brown exclaimed.

Norris was overwhelmed with emotion, laughing and crying simultaneously.

“Oh my God, thank you so much. I love you guys. Thanks for everything,” Norris responded before breaking down in tears.

After crossing the finish line, Norris remained in his car for a few moments, visibly emotional. His parents were waiting at the side of the track, and he went over to hug them before celebrating with his McLaren engineers and mechanics.

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Norris is Britain’s first world champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2020, marking the 13th drivers’ crown for McLaren. The 26-year-old’s achievement comes more than half a century after Emerson Fittipaldi won the British marque’s first drivers’ title in 1974.

A succession of F1 legends followed, including James Hunt (1976), Niki Lauda (1984), Alain Prost (1985, 1986, 1989), Ayrton Senna (1988, 1990, 1991), Mika Hakkinen (1998, 1999), and Hamilton in 2008.

Under the leadership of team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Brown, McLaren secured consecutive constructors’ titles in Singapore last month.

Sunday’s season finale was notable for being the first time the title was decided by a contest involving more than two drivers since a four-way battle in Abu Dhabi in 2010.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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