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A look back at five key moments that defined Lando Norris’s maiden F1 title success.
Lando Norris sealed his first F1 drivers’ championship by finishing third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, winning his maiden title by two points from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Five key moments defined Norris’s achievement and saw him end Verstappen’s four-year reign as F1 world champion, starting with his perfect start in Australia where he lived up to his pre-season favorite tag.
Norris’s statement win in Monaco after taking pole position and controlling the race showcased his talent and confidence, cutting Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ standings.
The Monza swap controversy, where team orders at McLaren led to Norris gaining crucial points, played a crucial role in his title win by just two points.
Norris’s stunning fightback after a mechanical failure in Zandvoort, with consecutive wins in Mexico and Brazil, put him in control of the title race as Piastri faltered.
In Abu Dhabi, Norris kept his cool and secured the championship by finishing third, completing a remarkable season that saw him dethrone Verstappen as F1 world champion.
