Overview
- Max Verstappen started from pole with a 1:22.207 lap and won the race, yet finished two points shy of the championship.
- Oscar Piastri took second as the three-way decider ended with Norris on 423 points, Verstappen 421 and Piastri 410.
- McLaren secured the constructors’ championship, capping a season powered by consistent results from Norris and Piastri.
- Norris needed only a podium at Yas Marina and delivered under pressure, including a late threat from Charles Leclerc.
- Alpine closed a difficult year at the back with Pierre Gasly 19th and Franco Colapinto 20th, finishing last in the standings.