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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.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: World Drivers Champion and Third placed Lando Norris
Donuts were the order of the day when Norris crossed the line to seal the title
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
Norris punched the air in delight when he eventually got out of his McLaren
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
Norris ran over to his McLaren team on the pit wall to thank them for their efforts
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
There were some emotional moments as Norris celebrated with his mum Cisca and dad Adam
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
There were some emotional moments as Norris celebrated with his mum Cisca and dad Adam
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Sixth placed Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston
Former title winner Alonso was also keen to congratulate the new F1 champion
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
Another outpouring of relief and satisfaction followed when Norris made it onto the podium
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
Another outpouring of relief and satisfaction followed when Norris made it onto the podium
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
Another outpouring of relief and satisfaction followed when Norris made it onto the podium
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
Another outpouring of relief and satisfaction followed when Norris made it onto the podium
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
Norris then stood alongside his 2025 title rivals, Verstappen and Piastri
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and
Norris then stood alongside his 2025 title rivals, Verstappen and Piastri
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and
After listening to his national anthem, Norris unleashed the champagne
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
After listening to his national anthem, Norris unleashed the champagne
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed
A beaming Norris then got stuck into media duties, beginning with the post-race press conference

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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