Lando Norris Lifts F1 Championship Trophy in Tashkent; Max Verstappen Absent

• Lando Norris lifted the Formula One Drivers' Championship trophy in Tashkent.
• Norris secured his first F1 world title in Abu Dhabi, beating Max Verstappen by two points.
• Outgoing champion Max Verstappen missed the award ceremony due to illness but sent a congratulatory message.
• Norris, at 26, became the 35th F1 world champion and the 11th Briton to win the title.
• During his acceptance speech, Norris humorously acknowledged a fine for an expletive.

Why It Matters: Lando Norris's F1 championship win signals a new era in Formula 1 racing.