Formula 1

McLaren CEO Zak Brown claims "everything went right" in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title-decider, with Lando Norris securing his maiden Drivers' title after an "unbelievable race".

Laurent Mekies believes that Red Bull could not have “done anything better” at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the team boss labelling Max Verstappen’s victory as a “perfect race” despite the Dutchman missing out on the title by two points.

Lando Norris realised a childhood dream on Sunday night when he finished on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podium and bagged the points required to become the 2025 F1 World Champion.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.

Oscar Piastri appeared cool-headed after losing out on becoming the 2025 world champion to his teammate Lando Norris, hailing McLaren for their efforts in turning around his performance over the last two rounds.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen described himself as “very proud” despite narrowly missing out on the 2025 title after a spirited recovery.

Although Max Verstappen masterfully drove to victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, it wasn’t enough to prevent Lando Norris from becoming the 2025 world champion as he secured third place behind Oscar Piastri.

Lando Norris has shared his emotional first reaction to winning his maiden World Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Briton admitting that it felt “surreal” to realise a dream he has been chasing for many years.

Lando Norris soaked up the pressure of a nervy Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to finish on the podium and in turn secure the F1 Drivers’ Championship for the first time – following rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri home.

Oscar Piastri looked in fighting form during the opening lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Australian making a bold overtake on team mate Lando Norris to move up into P2.

Max Verstappen confidently held onto the lead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as championship leader Lando Norris was relegated to third following an extraordinary overtake by his teammate Oscar Piastri.

Joshua Duerksen claimed victory in the Yas Marina Feature Race for AIX Racing for the second season running.

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025.

Not for the first time, the title will be decided in showstopping fashion in the season finale, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri all still in the fight. It’s the third occasion that three or more drivers have been contenders going into the final round, but how did the first two unfold?

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella was predicting a fair fight in Abu Dhabi as his drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri prepare to battle Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the title.

Laurent Mekies has praised Max Verstappen for an “unbelievable” performance that saw the Dutchman secure pole position in Qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Red Bull boss admitting that the squad will try to “extract everything we can” for race pace in Sunday’s crucial title decider.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has hinted at the team’s strategic approach going into the showstopping finale in Abu Dhabi, insisting that “it’s all to play for” after the title contenders occupied the top three spots in Qualifying.

It’s time to have your say on whether Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will clinch the 2025 World Championship in Abu Dhabi.