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Lando Norris officially becomes F1 champion as Max Verstappen misses prize gala – RacingNews365 Review
Lando Norris received his 2025 F1 championship trophy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan during the FIA gala.
The formal world championship trophy presentation took place at the FIA prize-giving ceremony in Tashkent.
Max Verstappen, the four-time world champion, was unable to attend the annual FIA gala in Uzbekistan due to illness.
Verstappen apologized for missing the event finale and the FIA prize-giving ceremony.
Due to his ill health, Max Verstappen could not participate in the awards ceremony in Tashkent.
The FIA gala celebrated Lando Norris’ championship win while acknowledging Max Verstappen’s absence and apology for missing the event.
