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Oscar Piastri delivered a one-word response to Lando Norris’ F1 title win as congratulations flooded in after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
After Lando Norris secured the F1 title win in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri’s single-word response was “Congratulations.”
Despite McLaren’s dominance throughout the season, a double disqualification in Las Vegas and a strategy mistake in Qatar allowed Max Verstappen and Red Bull to challenge for the drivers’ championship.
Piastri faced an uphill battle, trailing Norris by 16 points going into the race weekend and settling for second place during Sunday’s event.
Norris received enthusiastic cheers from his team principal Zak Brown, while Piastri found solace in the support of his family and a warm gesture from Norris’ parents.
Piastri’s succinct message of “Congratulations” illustrated his sportsmanship and respect for Norris’ victory, as the F1 community celebrated the crowning of a new champion.
