Lando Norris Crowned F1 World Champion

• Lando Norris clinched his maiden F1 title with 423 points, narrowly beating Max Verstappen (421 points).
• Norris secured the championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
• Lewis Hamilton had his first season without a podium finish during his debut campaign with Ferrari.
• Carlos Sainz helped Williams achieve a fifth-place championship finish, securing two podiums.
• Long-term Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is set to retire from his role at the end of the year.

Why It Matters: Lando Norris's F1 title win signals a new era, ending Max Verstappen's dominance.