Overview
- At Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen won the race ahead of Oscar Piastri, with Norris third to secure the championship by a two‑point margin.
- McLaren sealed the Constructors’ Championship, capping a multi‑season rebuild with both titles.
- Piastri executed a complementary strategy that pressured Verstappen and protected Norris’s target result without overt team orders.
- Peers and media hailed Norris as a worthy champion as he emphasized overcoming nerves and past errors in a candid reflection on mental health.
- British media reported that longtime Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko is expected to depart at year’s end, signaling potential change at Verstappen’s team.