Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing his eighth win of the 2025 season. Despite the Dutchman’s triumph, it was Lando Norris who ultimately took the drivers’ championship, becoming the 35th driver in F1 history to lift the title.
Lando Norris finished the race in third position, a result that was enough to guarantee his first world championship. He crossed the finish line behind race winner Verstappen and his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc came home in fourth, while Mercedes’ George Russell completed the top five.
Result Race – Abu Dhabi
| # | Driver | Team | Time | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   | Red Bull | LAP 58 |  |
| 2 |   | McLaren | +12.594 |  |
| 3 |   Lando Norris | McLaren | +16.572 | |
| 4 |   Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +23.279 | |
| 5 |  George Russell | Mercedes | +48.563 | |
| 6 |   Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +67.562 | |
| 7 |   Esteban Ocon | Haas | +69.876 | |
| 8 |  | Ferrari | +72.670 | |
| 9 |  Oliver Bearman | Haas | +76.166 | |
| 10 |   Nico Hulkenberg | Stake | +79.014 | |
| 11 |   Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +79.523 | |
| 12 |   Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake | +81.043 | |
| 13 |  Carlos Sainz | Williams | +82.158 | |
| 14 |   Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | +83.794 | |
| 15 |   Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +84.399 | |
| 16 |   Alexander Albon | Williams | +90.327 | |
| 17 |  Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1 L | |
| 18 |   Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1 L | |
| 19 |  Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1 L | |
| 20 |   Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1 L | |
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