GALLERY: Donuts, champagne and emotional scenes – Norris celebrates his first F1 title triumph
A thrilling 2025 season ended with Lando Norris securing the title, sparking massive celebrations for the British driver on and off the track.
Lando Norris realised a childhood dream on Sunday night when he finished on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podium and bagged the points required to become the 2025 F1 World Champion.
Norris headed into the season finale knowing that third place would be enough to secure the crown and, despite some nervy moments, the McLaren driver followed Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and team mate Oscar Piastri home to seal the deal.
Cue a series of donuts on the start-finish straight, emotional moments with his parents, friends and team members, energetic champagne spraying on the podium and plenty more as the achievement began to sink in...
Check out some of the best photos from Norris’ celebrations by tapping on the gallery above.
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