Overview
- Lando Norris sealed his first Drivers’ Championship with third place in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen by two points as McLaren also secured the Constructors’ title.
- Oscar Piastri, runner-up in the race and third in the standings, insisted McLaren maintain full fairness next season, saying Norris “hasn’t become Superman.”
- McLaren CEO Zak Brown defended letting his drivers race and lauded Piastri’s year, predicting the Australian has the tools to become a world champion.
- Norris expressed regret for past comments about Lewis Hamilton and backed the Ferrari driver to rebound in 2026, calling him arguably the best of all time.
- Both McLaren drivers completed the post-season Pirelli tyre test in Abu Dhabi, with attention now turning to prize-giving events and preparations for the 2026 regulations.