The McLaren driver finished third place Sunday, enough to clinch his first F1 title. An emotional Norris celebrated with his team and family, saying it "feels amazing."

Abu Dhabi hosts a three-way title showdown as Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri fight for the 2025 F1 championship. Start time, schedule, weather, and predictions inside.

Lando Norris recognised life would change as Formula One world champion, although he hoped to stay the same as a person, and an immediate sign was the decision made on Monday to race with the number one on his McLaren next season.

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Oscar Piastri took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix with a superb lap to push McLaren teammate and Formula 1 title rival Lando Norris down to second on the grid for Sunday's race.

Dozens of activations kept the weekend buzzing with star-studded sightings, exclusive viewing experiences and tight-lipped after-parties

The U.S.-owned team, who use Ferrari engines and also has close ties with Maranello, said they would be rebranded as TGR Haas F1 from 2026.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the last time Formula 1 uses the Drag Reduction System overtaking aid, introduced in 2011.