Lando Norris was topped 2025 F1 World Champion on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Norris’ third place end was sufficient for McLaren to grow to be its first F1 world champion since 2008.
This is how we rated every driver’s efficiency in Abu Dhabi…
Max Verstappen – 9.5
Max Verstappen continues to point out why he’s certainly one of F1’s true greats. He had an ideal weekend on the Yas Marina circuit, scoring his eighth win of the yr. Surprisingly, Verstappen didn’t step again and intrude with Norris’ race, selecting as an alternative to dominate from the entrance.
Oscar Piastri – 8.5
Oscar Piastri had one other stable weekend, efficiently overtaking teammate Norris at Flip 9 on the primary lap. The lengthy stint on the laborious did not appear optimum, but it surely did not matter as I outperformed my teammate in Abu Dhabi. Piastri will go into the winter break happier after two robust ultimate races.
Lando Norris – 8
It will be unfair to criticize Norris an excessive amount of after getting the outcomes he wanted in Abu Dhabi. Heading into the weekend, Norris knew third place was sufficient to clinch the title. Within the early levels of the race, he gave the impression to be nervous as he was underneath risk from Charles Leclerc on the rear. Nonetheless, Norris remained calm within the site visitors and was capable of overtake when essential.
Norris celebrates first F1 world title
Charles Leclerc – 9.5
It would in all probability be the star of the weekend. Given how troublesome the SF-25 was to drive, Leclerc was capable of get probably the most out of it in qualifying, securing fifth on the grid. He bought off to a different nice begin, chasing down Norris and forward of George Russell for the rostrum. Inevitably, Ferrari’s momentum waned because the race progressed, but it surely was nonetheless a really robust weekend for Leclerc.
George Russell – 7.5
It was an awesome ultimate race for Russell and Mercedes. As soon as once more, he misplaced to Leclerc and fell behind, placing him in a disadvantageous place. Mercedes’ race tempo was disappointing they usually ended up in no man’s land. General, it was a powerful yr for Russell.
Fernando Alonso – 9.5
Fernando Alonso is like positive wine. He continued to carry out at an extremely excessive degree, setting a wonderful qualifying lap to safe sixth place on the grid. He completed within the prime six on the Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon – 9
Esteban Ocon continued his powerful kind and ended 2025 on a excessive. Earn factors after Q3 — you could not ask for extra.
Lewis Hamilton – 6
Lewis Hamilton’s nightmare season with Ferrari continued in Abu Dhabi, as he missed out on a spot in Q1 for the third week in a row. A fast begin on the softs set him up for an honest race, but it surely was nonetheless removed from the extent you’ll count on from a driver of Hamilton’s caliber.
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Nico Hulkenberg – 7.5
Nico Hulkenberg made up for his poor efficiency in qualifying and ended the yr with factors. Like Hamilton, his aggressive technique of beginning on the gentle aspect paid off.
Lance Stroll – 6.5
Lance Stroll did an incredible job passing Ollie Bearman at Flip 9 and completed ninth. Stroll has been unwell in latest months, however has proven good enchancment in racing.
Olly Bearman – 6
It was a uncommon off weekend for Bearman, who was outpaced by veteran teammate Ocon all through the Abu Dhabi weekend. Nonetheless, it was a really spectacular rookie season for Bearman, who appears destined for Ferrari sooner or later.
Gabriel Bortleto – 6.5
Gabriel Bortleto was disenchanted to not end within the factors in Abu Dhabi after starring in qualifying. Bortleto was accused of “bouncing” early on as Sauber opted to place him on a one-stop technique.
Carlos Sainz – 7
Carlos Sainz’s robust finish to the 2025 F1 season continued in Abu Dhabi. Though he did not end within the prime 10, he was as soon as once more degree with Alex Albon.
Yuki Tsunoda – 5.5
Pink Bull’s determination to drop Yuki Tsunoda in 2026 is totally justified after seeing his efficiency in Abu Dhabi. His tempo was poor and his protection in opposition to Norris was weak. Had Tsunoda supported Norris within the ultimate sector with Leclerc, it will in all probability have been a extra nervous race for the McLaren driver.
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Kimi Antonelli – 5
It was an unforgettable weekend for Kimi Antonelli. The Italian, who spent a lot of the race on the again, had no factors or tempo.
Alex Albon – 5.5
Albon’s nightmare ending to the 2025 election marketing campaign continued in Abu Dhabi. He was eradicated in Q1 and was unable to make any progress within the race. That did not actually matter given Williams’ lack of tempo.
Isaac Hajar – 6.5
Regardless of beginning inside the highest ten, neither Racing Bulls driver had the tempo to run with groups like Aston Martin and Haas. On race day in Abu Dhabi, RB ran the ninth quickest automotive.
Liam Lawson – 5.5
Liam Lawson was once more disqualified by Isaac Hajjar. Within the race, he was given a five-second time penalty for erratic driving.
Pierre Gasly – 6.5
It was one other nameless weekend for Alpine as they’d the slowest automotive on the grid. Pierre Gasly outscored teammate Franco Colapinto.
Franco Colapinto – 6
There wasn’t a lot Colapinto may do in Abu Dhabi as Alpine had the slowest automotive on the grid. He was barely off Gasly’s tempo.
