Verstappen vs. Norris: The 2025 Championship Battle is Decided in Abu Dhabi
The 2025 Formula 1 season promises a heart-stopping finale in Abu Dhabi, after Max Verstappen’s victory at the Qatar Grand Prix. Championship leader Lando Norris finished in fourth position, intensifying the competition for the title.
Verstappen consolidates as Norris’ closest rival heading into the final race of the season. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri, Norris’ teammate at McLaren, drops to third place in the overall standings, after obtaining second place in Qatar.
The difference between Verstappen and Norris is minimal, with only 12 points separating them. In the final race, a maximum of 25 points will be awarded, which means the championship is completely open. Piastri, with a 16-point deficit, also has chances, although his McLaren team seemed to reduce opportunities for victory by not making a pit stop under the safety car on lap 7.
