Lando Norris, behind the wheel of McLaren, achieved a remarkable victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which marked the final event of the 2024 Formula One World Championship. Max Verstappen, the Red Bull pilot, had already secured the championship two weeks ago and finished in sixth position on Sunday, December 8th.

Key Moments at Yas Marina Circuit

The race took place at the Yas Marina circuit. Here, the Spanish Carlos Sainz bid farewell to Ferrari with a second-place finish, while the Woking team emerged as the constructors' champion.

Norris' Fourth Victory This Season

At the age of 25, Lando Norris added his fourth victory in Formula 1 this season. All these victories came during this remarkable campaign, firmly establishing him as the runner-up in the Drivers' World Championship. The British driver led the race from the front, with Carlos Sainz achieving his 27th podium finish in the category and his 25th with Ferrari.Despite having both his pilots on the podium, Ferrari failed to wrest the constructors' title from McLaren. McLaren's dominance was confirmed in the final race of the season. This victory sealed a brilliant year for Lando Norris and his team.

McLaren's Return to Constructors' Throne

McLaren achieved its ninth constructors' title with this result. The first since 1998, it followed a race where another Spanish driver, the double world champion from Asturias Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), finished ninth. The Mexican Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) and the Argentine Franco Colapinto (Williams) also left the track.The seven-time world champion from England, Lewis Hamilton - who will replace Sainz (who is moving to Williams) at Ferrari next year - finished fourth in his final race with Mercedes. The team with which he celebrated six of his titles. Sir Lewis crossed the finish line ahead of his compatriot George Russell, his teammate until this Sunday.The Frenchman Pierre Gasly (Alpine) finished seventh, one place behind Verstappen.The German Nico Hülkenberg - who will drive for Sauber next year - finished eighth in his final race with Haas, alongside Alonso and the other McLaren driver, the Australian Oscar Piastri. Piastri had started in second place but, after touching Verstappen on the first corner, his race was compromised. He fought his way back from the bottom of the grid to finish in the tenth position.This Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a showcase of McLaren's dominance and the individual brilliance of Lando Norris. It was a memorable event that will be etched in the history of Formula One.