P1racenews AI automatic summary:
As the ground-effect F1 era comes to an end and the 2025 World Champion is crowned, who ended the season on a high and who’s happy for it to be over?
Max Verstappen ended the 2025 Formula 1 season on a high note with three consecutive wins but fell just two points short of securing a fifth consecutive title, showcasing his dominance throughout the season.
Yuki Tsunoda, despite his efforts to support his teammate, finished his Red Bull tenure without scoring a single point after a controversial incident with Lando Norris during the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Oscar Piastri made a bold pass on his teammate on the opening lap to secure second place, showing promising performance for McLaren but lacked the speed to challenge Verstappen, finishing a distant second in the championship.
Lando Norris successfully retained his third-place finish in the final race, securing the championship title with confident driving under pressure from Charles Leclerc, as the young Briton proved his worth in the series.
Charles Leclerc, despite a strong drive, finished the era without a podium, facing challenges from the Ferrari’s lack of competitiveness, highlighting his consistent struggles throughout the season.
Lewis Hamilton faced a challenging end to the season with a third consecutive Q1 exit but showcased stellar racecraft to finish eighth in Abu Dhabi, salvaging a below-par campaign for the seven-time world champion.
George Russell finished comfortably ahead of his competitors, showcasing a strong performance despite an uneventful race, solidifying his position in the midfield during the season finale.
