Lando Norris is “gonna” win the F1 2025 title, but he’ll have to wait until Abu Dhabi as Max Verstappen will line up in Qatar grid willing to risk everything, whereas a DNF would cost Norris dearly.

Norris heads into the penultimate round of the championship with a 24-point lead in the standings ahead of Oscar Piastri and Verstappen, who are tied on 366 points, with 33 up for grabs at the Lusail International Circuit.

Will Lando Norris wrap up the World title in Qatar?

That means Norris only has to outscore Piastri and Verstappen by two points, or one point if he wins Sunday’s grand prix, to seal the title on Sunday.

Simple right?

Not if you ask the F1TV pundits in Qatar.

Presenter Laura Winter did just that, asking if Norris could do it in Qatar.

Former IndyCar star James Hinch

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