McLaren on top of the world after Lando Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lando Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first F1 constructors' title since 1998.

Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday (December 8, 2024) to deliver McLaren's first Formula One constructors' title since 1998 after teammate Oscar Piastri collided with Max Verstappen on the opening lap and finished 10th.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were second and third for Ferrari, McLaren's historic rivals and the only team that could have beaten them to the championship.

"You all deserve this. Thank you so much. It's been a special year," said Norris over the team radio after taking the chequered flag.

"Next year is going to be my year too."

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton finished fourth in his last race for Mercedes, overtaking teammate George Russell on the 58th and final lap. He joins Leclerc at Ferrari next season.

"Lewis, that was the drive of a world champion," said Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

Red Bull's Verstappen, who took his fourth successive drivers' title in Las Vegas last month, ended up sixth after collecting a 10-second penalty for a collision that left McLaren's hopes totally in Norris's hands.