Tensions are running high at the Yas Marina Circuit. It's time to take to the track for the Abu Dhabi GP race, at the end of which only one champion will be crowned. Who lifted the coveted trophy? It was Lando Norris, who finished third behind Oscar and Max., who despite winning the race failed to secure his fifth world championship. So let's take a look at everything that happened in this final GP of 2025, which is also the last of a new regulation cycle.
Tensions are running high at the start: Oscar overtakes Lando
The visors are down, the tension is palpable, the flag is waving and the lights go on and off in the blink of an eye. Thus begins the Abu Dhabi GP race: in 58 laps we will find out who will be the 2025 world champion. departure sees an excellent starting point poleman, Max Verstappen, who maintains his leadership.
Behind it is a fight between the two McLarens with Piastri who manages to overcome his teammate despite a strong mix. Did the Papayas do well to let Oscar attack? Will this be decisive for the World Cup? It could, in fact, Behind the Englishman is Leclerc who managed to overtake Russell at the start and is now putting pressure on the current world championship leader. Just behind them is Russell's start was terrible, who skates a lot, and in fact he is also overtaken by Alonso, who however will lose the position again shortly after.
Lando must manage the Abu Dhabi GP race to maintain the lead in the championship
On lap 9, everyone is still very close, so the race is still very open. Meanwhile, the first pit stops begin for those who started on the red tires, namely Hamilton, Hulkenberg, and Albon. But also for the others, on the medium tires, a bit of graining is starting to appear and consequently the times are increasing. In this regard, on lap 15 of the Abu Dhabi GP race Russell enters the pits and then also Hadjar, Bearman, Gasly. And Shortly after, Charles is forced to stop to avoid the undercut of number 63 and for the same reason also Lando change mix. Now they are in traffic and they have to make a series of overtakings.
E Norris does it very well until he gets to Tsunoda who has the task of keeping him behind as much as possible. Despite this Lando manages to do it immediately, even if the Japanese made a sudden change of direction. However, to do so he took advantage of going off the track.. Result? Both are investigated. and they could receive a penalty, which could be decisive for the world championship. But this does not happen because the 5 second penalty is given to Yuki only and so Lando can be a little more relaxed.
The end of the Abu Dhabi GP race is all about management
Al giro 40 of the Abu Dhabi GP race Verstappen finished behind Oscar Piastri, which has not yet stopped. In fact Max manages to get past him without any effort and then Oscar stops to fit yellow rubber. Meanwhile Leclerc also stops for his third tyre change, followed by Norris. in order to protect himself from the Monegasque's arrival. However, the number 16 doesn't give up his belief in the podium and turns in a series of fast laps, to which Norris responds by also accelerating.
Meanwhile, behind is Hamilton's comeback was excellent, starting from 16th and currently sitting in 8th place.This is a great result for him, who, after yesterday's tears, can now show others and especially himself what he is made of.
Lando is world champion! His dream is now a reality.
It's the final kilometres of a fantastic F1 season and Lando Norris sees his first title ever closer… And at the checkered flag it's Max crossed the finish line first after a dominated Abu Dhabi GP race. Behind him come first Piastri and then Norris. And it's Lando himself the happiest of the three because with this podium becomes world championAnd now it's time to let go of emotions: the Briton cries and receives compliments from his teammates, team, family, and friends. It's no longer a dream Lando: the world championship is yours!
Now we just have to wait for the 2026 season to experience more thrills thanks to Formula 1…
