McLaren made it difficult for themselves at times, but the papaya team completed the World Championship double in 2025 after a record-breaking season. Here’s their end of year report.

We have our champion. Exciting, perhaps not; tense, most certainly. Lando Norris was on top of the world in Abu Dhabi, but who else was all smiles?

Lando Norris confirms he will replace his iconic No. 4 with the No. 1 for the 2026 season following his maiden Drivers' title.

Despite missing out on his fifth World Drivers' Championship, Max Verstappen is proud of his comeback and is happy for Norris winning his first title.

Norris clinches his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi after a fierce three-way fight, capping a relentless season of loyalty, resilience, and late-season brilliance.

Lando Norris sealed his maiden F1 Drivers' title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen took victory from pole and missed out on the title by just two points. Oscar Piastri finished second in the race ahead of Norris after an early-race overtake on his teammate, who comfortably brought home the championship.

F1's final round of 2025 promises everything from a spectacular title fight to intriguing team tactics in play. Max Verstappen starts on pole, Lando Norris in second only needs a podium to win his maiden title and Oscar Piastri isn't out of contention just yet. Here's everything to look out for in the season finale at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

With 58 laps left in the championship showdown, what does each driver need to secure the title in Abu Dhabi? Here are all the permutations ahead of the three-way fight for the 2025 Drivers' Championship.

McLaren's Lando Norris missed out on pole position in Abu Dhabi however his eye remains on the championship battle which remains undecided.

Lando Norris topped the final FP2 of the year ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell, while Oscar Piastri found himself on the back foot in 11th after missing FP1.

Norris and Piastri confront the team-orders dilemma head-on, balancing loyalty, fairness, and a title fight that could hinge on one decisive call.

The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix was marked by a unique tyre regulation and a curious McLaren strategy call, but who won out and who didn’t?

Exceptionally high demands on Pirelli tyres at the Lusail International Circuit forced Formula One’s tyre supplier to implement a one-off regulation, with drastic consequences for the title battle.

McLaren spent much of 2025 maintaining fair racing between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, implemented through ‘Papaya Rules’. These rules and repercussions have not only swung the door wide open for Max Verstappen in the title fight, but have also encouraged pressing concerns about McLaren's driver management style that overshadow each driver’s individual successes.

FIA condemns harassment as Kimi Antonelli faces backlash after Qatar GP error; Mercedes and Toto Wolff defend the rookie against accusations of interference.

McLaren admit a costly safety-car misjudgement in Qatar as Piastri loses a likely win and Norris a podium, leaving both drivers frustrated heading to Abu Dhabi.

Max Verstappen cruised to victory at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz, in a dramatic race that was re-written by a costly, championship-defining call from McLaren to stay out under a Safety Car that saw the rest of the grid pit. The results see the 2025 Drivers' title head to the final round with a three-way battle.

Lando Norris can seal the Drivers' Championship in Qatar, but Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen will be intent on taking the fight to the final round. With a title on the line, a tantalising front row and a mandated two-stop, here’s everything to look out for in the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.

Current title leader, Lando Norris, qualified third ahead of the final sprint race of the 2025 Formula One Season in Qatar.

Oscar Piastri clinched the final sprint pole of the season ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, while championship hopeful Max Verstappen had a frustrating session riddled with instability and could only manage sixth.