He has a 12-point lead before Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP but the British driver vows to ‘crack on’ if the title goes elsewhere
The atmosphere at a season-deciding finale in the Formula One world championship is like no other. The paddock positively hums with a febrile, pulsing excitement and sense of expectation that is impossible to ignore. Amid all of which the title favourite, Lando Norris, finds himself at the moment he has dedicated his life toward, destiny lying in his own hands.
After a gruelling 23-race trek around the world, the conclusion of all the work, sacrifice and effort will be decided in just an hour and a half on Sunday afternoon in Abu Dhabi.
Written by Giles Richards at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/dec/05/lando-norris-date-f1-destiny-max-verstappen-oscar-piastri-abu-dhabi-gp under the title “Norris’ date with F1 destiny arrives as he aims to keep Verstappen and Piastri at bay”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
