What the teams said – Race day in Abu Dhabi
The drivers and teams report back on the final race of the season, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina Circuit.
The drivers and teams report back on the final race of the season, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina Circuit.
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. Lando Norris (McLaren)
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”.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.
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 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.
Joshua Duerksen claimed victory in the Yas Marina Feature Race for AIX Racing for the second season running.
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?
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?