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McLaren and Lando Norris were near inch-perfect as the team sealed a first F1 constructors’ title in 26 years. Mark Hughes explains what made the difference…
Lando Norris and McLaren clinched the race and constructors’ title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday quite smoothly despite Oscar Piastri’s early spin after contact with Max Verstappen. Piastri received a penalty for hitting Franco Colapinto, leaving Norris without a rear gunner to assist him against Carlos Sainz’s pursuit. Fortunately, Norris maintained his edge and fended off Sainz, with Piastri eventually getting into the points. The race featured tension rather than excitement, with great recovery drives by Leclerc and Hamilton. Norris dominated with his pole position and McLaren’s fast car, securing their first constructors’ championship in 26 years.
