Lando Norris, 26, Wins First F1 Title; McLaren Tops Team Standings

• Lando Norris (26) secured his first Formula One title, topping the season standings with 423 points.
• Norris clinched the title by finishing third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, two points ahead of defending champion Max Verstappen.
• McLaren also won the team standings with 833 points, ahead of Mercedes and Red Bull.
• Norris is the first British driver to win the F1 title since Lewis Hamilton in 2020.
• McLaren CEO Zak Brown congratulated an emotional Norris on his victory.

Why It Matters: Lando Norris's first F1 title marks a historic achievement for a new British champion.