Oh, what a season! The 2025 Formula 1 championship wasn't just a race—it was a full-blown drama series, complete with family feuds, epic comebacks, tears, and a finale so tight it could have been decided by who blinked first. In the end, Lando Norris finally shed his "eternal nearly-man" label to become the World Champion, beating Max Verstappen by the slimmest of margins: just two points. Yes, you read that right—two measly points after 24 races. That's like winning a marathon because the other guy stopped to tie his shoelace.
The deciding moment came under the glittering lights of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen, the four-time defending champ, charged to victory in the race itself—his eighth win of the year—but it wasn't quite enough. Lando, starting from the front row, played it safe (or as safe as you can in a 300km/h rocket), finishing third behind Max and his own teammate Oscar Piastri. Cue the waterworks: Lando sobbing over the radio like he'd just won an Oscar (pun intended).
Meanwhile, McLaren turned into the ultimate awkward family gathering. Oscar Piastri, the quiet Aussie assassin, led the championship for chunks of the season, racked up seven wins, and even overtook Lando on track multiple times. Their "equal treatment" policy? More like passive-aggressive notes on the fridge. But hey, it worked—McLaren wrapped up the Constructors' Championship early in Singapore, their first back-to-back titles in decades and a proper double celebration.
Final Top Three:
Lando Norris (McLaren)
– The new King! Consistency, clutch performances, and surviving teammate tension earned him the crown. McLaren's first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
– So close! An incredible late-season surge, but early DNFs and strategy hiccups cost him. Still, eight wins and ending on a high note.
Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
– The nearly-man of the nearly-men. Led the standings for ages, bold moves galore, and finished just 11 points behind Lando. Future champ vibes strong.
The rest of the grid? Ferrari had their moments with Leclerc and Hamilton (yes, Lewis in red—still weird), Mercedes played reliable second fiddle in constructors, and the backmarkers provided the occasional chaos.
This season had it all: intra-team rivalries, disqualifications (hello, Las Vegas drama), strategy blunders, and a three-way fight to the wire. Lando's emotional victory lap donuts? Iconic. Max's "almost" comeback? Heartbreaking. Oscar's poised third? Terrifying for 2026.
Congrats to Lando Norris—the wait was worth it, mate. Now, let's see if he can defend it without the tears next year! 🏆🍾
What was your favorite moment of the 2025 season?