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Lando Norris had been dreaming of winning the world championship since he was five and finally fulfilled that dream 21 years later.

Scrappy at times during the season when many questioned his inner strength, the McLaren driver bounced back to win seven races, muscle past his teammate Oscar Piastri and do enough to hold off a rampaging Max Verstappen.

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McLaren has officially opened the door to team orders ahead of the championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with CEO Zak Brown confirming the team will intervene if it becomes clear only one of their drivers can secure the 2025 Formula 1 title. Lando Norris leads the standings by 12 points over Max Verstappen, while Oscar Piastri sits a further four points behind.

 
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Max Verstappen could become only the second driver after Michael Schumacher to win five Formula 1 titles in a row this weekend, but the Red Bull driver was relaxed about it on Thursday.
 
Neither parent will be in attendance in Abu Dhabi – father Jos rallying in Africa and mother Sophie staying at home with the dogs – largely because he had written off his chances earlier in the season and they had made other plans.
 

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Max Verstappen kept the 2025 Formula 1 title battle alive with a decisive victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, cutting Lando Norris' championship lead to 12 points and ensuring the fight will be settled in Abu Dhabi. The Red Bull driver capitalized on a crucial McLaren strategy mistake during an early safety car, turning what had looked like an ideal race for Oscar Piastri into a late-season turning point.

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