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Lando Norris Receives F1 Trophy as Max Verstappen Misses Gala

Posted : 13 December 2025

Lando Norris claimed the 2025 Formula One championship trophy at a gala held in Tashkent on Friday, marking a memorable milestone in his career. Outgoing champion Max Verstappen was unable to attend due to illness but extended a congratulatory message to Norris and the McLaren team.

Norris secured the title in a dramatic final race in Abu Dhabi last Sunday, edging Red Bull’s Verstappen by just two points over the 24-race season, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri finishing third in the overall standings. The 26-year-old Briton becomes the 35th Formula One world champion since the inaugural season in 1950 and the 11th from the United Kingdom to claim the crown.

Speaking to the audience in Tashkent, Norris reflected on the significance of his achievement. “This is the dream of many racing drivers, and I finally got to live that dream I had as a little kid,” he said. Norris, jokingly reprimanded by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for swearing during his speech, quipped, “I got fined. But I can pay it off now.”

Although Verstappen could not attend, he was recognized with the F1 Action of the Year award for his daring overtake on Piastri during the opening lap at Imola. In a pre-recorded message, the Dutch driver expressed his regret for missing the event: “The doctors have prevented me from flying. A big congratulations to McLaren and especially Lando. You guys had an unbelievable season, and it was really cool to race against you until the end.”

Norris’ triumph marks a landmark moment for McLaren and British motorsport, highlighting a season of intense competition and thrilling racing moments.

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