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Lando Norris will be the reigning Formula 1 world champion next season – and has the chance to do something only Lewis Hamilton has achieved for British drivers.
Lando Norris became the 11th British driver to win the 2025 F1 title in Abu Dhabi, joining a prestigious list of champions including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
Hamilton stands out as the only British driver who managed to successfully defend his crown, doing so four times between 2017 and 2020.
Despite legends like Graham Hill, Jim Clark, and Jackie Stewart winning multiple titles, none of them were able to defend their titles in consecutive years.
Hamilton’s dominance in the sport has tied him with Juan Manuel Fangio and Max Verstappen in successfully defending the championship four times in a row.
Norris prevented Verstappen from equaling Michael Schumacher’s record of five straight crowns with his championship win in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the competitive nature of Formula 1 racing.
