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Adam Norris issues brutal dig at Max Verstappen title failure
Adam Norris, Lando Norris’ father, subtly criticized Max Verstappen following the Dutchman’s F1 title loss in Abu Dhabi. Norris secured his first world championship with a podium finish, outperforming four-time champion Verstappen. The 2025 F1 season saw intense competition between Norris and Verstappen, with McLaren’s campaign drawing attention for both success and mistakes. Adam Norris believes history will forget Verstappen’s second-place finish in this year’s championship, focusing only on the winner. Following his title win, Norris celebrated with a big party in Abu Dhabi and announced a switch from his traditional ‘4’ driver number to ‘1’ for 2026. He continued his hard work with Pirelli’s end of season 2026 tyre test in Abu Dhabi, sporting a new gold helmet as the reigning F1 champion.
