Lando Norris says it feels incredible as he took victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and in doing so ensured that McLaren won their first Constructors championship in 26 years.
This feels incredible. The team have done an amazing job this season to come from where we were at the beginning. I’m so proud of everyone. It’s been a lovely journey and to end the season with another race win is perfect. A big thank you goes to everyone at McLaren, everyone in papaya, everyone who supported us this year. It’s been tough, but for us to win the Constructors’ Championship after 26 years is pretty special. I’ve learned a lot from this year, from the team and from competitors around me. I’m excited to get next year going.”
Having started the race from the front row, Oscar Piastri came home in tenth place after a first turn collision with Max Verstappen which resulted in the four-time champion being penalized.
In his final race for the team before moving to Williams in 2025, Carlos Sainz ended the season with a second place finish for Ferrari just ahead of Charles Leclerc.
In his final race for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton ended the season in fourth place just ahead of George Russell.
Max Verstappen came home in sixth place just ahead of Pierre Gasly and Nico Hulkenberg.
Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri rounded out the top ten.
Alex Albon was 11th for Williams just ahead of Yuki Tsunoda and Zhou Guanyu while Lance Stroll was 14th.
In his very first Grand Prix, Jack Doonan ended the race in 15th place for Alpine.
Kevin Magnussen was 16th just ahead of Liam Lawson and Valtteri Bottas. Franco Colapinto retired from the race as did Sergio Perez in what was more than likely his final race as a Red Bull driver.