If you thought the 2025 F1 season was over before Abu Dhabi, nope, not even close. Yas Marina gave us all the tension, drama, and tire smoke you could want. This wasn’t just a normal race, it was the championship decider, and three drivers were fighting for it.
Qualifying
Max Verstappen got pole with a 1:22.207 lap, but Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were right behind him. McLaren looking super strong and ready to shake things up. The stage was set: Verstappen wanted the win, Norris wanted the championship.
The Race
Lights out and Verstappen shot into the lead, controlling the race like a boss. Meanwhile, Norris and Piastri were battling behind him. Strategy was key—most drivers did just one pit stop, but Norris had to be smart and safe to protect his championship chances.
Podium
1st: Verstappen – Red Bull
2nd: Piastri – McLaren
3rd: Norris – McLaren
And just like that, Norris won the 2025 Drivers’ Championship even without winning the race. He finished third and that was enough. The last laps were so tense I couldn’t even handle it.
Takeaways
- McLaren’s double podium was insane.
- Verstappen still dominated the race pace.
- Norris proved that being consistent can beat pure speed sometimes.
Quick Stats
- Pole: 1:22.207
- Race distance: 58 laps (~306 km)
- Championship margin: Norris won by 2 points
Abu Dhabi didn’t just end the season, it gave us a Norris championship and a race to remember. Seriously, this one’s gonna be talked about until the first corner of 2026.
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