Abu Dhabi, UAE: Lando Norris has officially secured his first-ever Formula One World Championship, delivering McLaren its first Drivers’ Championship title since Lewis Hamilton’s triumph in 2008. The historic moment unfolded at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday, where Norris finished third—enough to seal the title after an intense three-way championship showdown.
The 26-year-old British driver entered the season finale with a 12-point lead over rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, setting the stage for a dramatic title decider. Although Verstappen clinched his third consecutive race win, the points were insufficient to overturn Norris’s championship advantage, leaving the Red Bull star in second place in the final standings.
McLaren’s rising talent Oscar Piastri finished the race behind Verstappen but secured third place in the championship, completing a remarkable season for the Woking-based team.
Norris’s championship victory marks a significant milestone for McLaren, ending a 17-year wait for a world title and rewarding the team for its rapid resurgence in the second half of the season.
With this achievement, Lando Norris enters the elite club of F1 world champions—delivering not just personal glory but also one of the most emotional and celebrated moments in McLaren’s modern history.
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