India, Dec. 7 -- Lando Norris clinched the 2025 Formula 1 world championship with a calm third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, closing the season with just enough points to stay ahead of Max Verstappen. Verstappen took the race win at Yas Marina, but missing the title by two points changed the tone of the finale. For McLaren fans, the moment carried extra weight as the team collected its first drivers' crown since 2008. Norris began the race with a 12-point buffer and needed only a podium to seal the deal. He lost a spot to Oscar Piastri at the start and came under early pressure from Charles Leclerc, but he focused on the bigger picture rather than chasing the lead battle. McLaren switched Norris to an early stop on lap 16 to c...