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Lando Norris survived immense pressure from Max Verstappen to secure the F1 drivers’ title.
Lando Norris declared that Max Verstappen is not “unbeatable” following Norris’ victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, clinching his first drivers’ title. Despite Verstappen winning the race from pole, Norris securing third place secured him the championship with a two-point lead. Norris remained composed in the season finale, fulfilling a childhood aspiration while ending Verstappen’s title defense streak that began in 2021. Verstappen, who nearly closed a 104-point gap after Zandvoort, fell short in his pursuit of a fifth consecutive title. Norris is now the only driver to have triumphed over the 28-year-old Verstappen in a title battle, expressing his belief that Verstappen is not invincible, acknowledging his own strengths and weaknesses.
