🏁 Lando Norris just made F1 history! 🏆 The British sensation led the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from lights out to the chequered flag, snapping McLaren's 26-year wait for a Constructors' title. Talk about ending the season with a bang! 💥
Norris was unstoppable on Sunday, delivering a flawless performance while his Aussie teammate Oscar Piastri had a rough start, tangling with Max Verstappen at the very first corner. Piastri fought his way back to finish 10th, scoring a crucial point for the team.
Ferrari's dynamic duo, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, took second and third, but it wasn't enough to catch McLaren, who soared 14 points clear to clinch the championship. Norris couldn't contain his excitement: \"You all deserve this. Thank you so much. It's been a special year,\" he beamed over the team radio. \"Next year is going to be my year too!\"
Meanwhile, Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu, representing Kick Sauber, crossed the line in 13th place in his final race with the team. We're eager to see where his journey takes him next! 🇨🇳✨
Seven-time world champ Lewis Hamilton put on a masterclass, climbing from 16th to finish fourth in his last race for Mercedes. He pulled off a thrilling last-lap overtake on teammate George Russell. \"Lewis, that was the drive of a world champion,\" praised Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Hamilton is set to join Leclerc at Ferrari next season—talk about a power move! 🔥
Max Verstappen, who secured his fourth consecutive drivers' title in Las Vegas last month, ended up sixth after a 10-second penalty for the incident with Piastri. Not his day, but the Red Bull star will surely be back stronger.
As the season wraps up, McLaren not only takes home the Constructors' trophy but does so as the first customer team to win the title in the current engine era. Hats off to them! 🧡🏎️
This season has been a rollercoaster, and we can't wait for what next year brings. Until then, keep your engines revving! 🚀🌟
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Lando Norris wins in Abu Dhabi as McLaren end Formula 1 title drought
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