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McLaren enjoyed a successful Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as it walked away with a constructors’ title – but it was not a worry-free evening for the team.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner congratulated McLaren on their title victory in Abu Dhabi, recognizing the team’s dedication and effort in winning the constructors’ world championship. McLaren secured the title, their first in 16 years, with Lando Norris taking the victory ahead of Ferrari’s Sainz and Leclerc. Horner acknowledged the raised pulses and blood pressure caused by Max Verstappen’s botched overtake attempt on McLaren’s Oscar Piastri at the start of the race. Despite Red Bull’s more race victories, McLaren emerged as deserving winners of the championship this year, with Horner praising their performance and success. Red Bull ended the season in third place, with Horner admitting they did not accumulate enough points to defend their title.
