"The 26-year-old McLaren driver, who grew up in Bristol and has long spoken of idolising Lewis Hamilton, finished third in the season finale, enough to clinch the title by just two points after a fiercely fought contest with Max Verstappen and team-mate Oscar Piastri. He becomes the 11th British world champion, and the first since Hamilton sealed his seventh crown in 2020."
"Norris cut an emotional figure as he crossed the line, breaking down on the team radio before being congratulated by McLaren CEO Zak Brown. "Thank you guys. You made a kid's dream true," he told the team through tears. "I love you mum, I love you dad. Thanks for everything." Norris entered the final race with his title hopes shaken after he and Piastri were disqualified from the previous grand prix for a technical infringement,"
Lando Norris, a 26-year-old McLaren driver from Bristol, clinched his first Formula One World Championship by finishing third in the Abu Dhabi finale, winning the title by two points. He battled fiercely with Max Verstappen and team-mate Oscar Piastri during a tense decider. Norris entered the race after a disqualification in the previous grand prix had reopened the championship battle and put his nerves under scrutiny. Starting second, he was briefly passed by Piastri but then managed his pace and delivered a calculated, mistake-free drive to secure the points needed. Emotions ran high as Norris celebrated with his family and McLaren team members.
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